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This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.