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The objective of this science fair project is to determine the effect of distance on the orbital period of an orbiting planet.
Orbital Period
Astronomy
Middle School
In this free science fair project idea, we learn about the heliocentric model of the solar system and model it.
Heliocentric: The Movement of the Earth Around the Sun
Astronomy
Middle School
Diffraction or spreading of light is a complex phenomenon that physicists still study. Students can do this simple science fair project and be a scientist.
Diffraction: The Spreading of Light
Astronomy
Middle School
The altitude of a star can be measured using just your hands. Do this science fair project using just your hands as tools to measure the altitude of stars.
Altitude: Vertical Coordinate
Astronomy
Middle School
In this free science fair project, explore what causes the different phases of the Moon. Use Education.com for more free science fair projects!
Moon Phase: The Moon's Visible Lighted Surface
Astronomy
Middle School
The goal of this science fair project is to identify the galactic center of the milky way using globular clusters, as found through Google Earth.
Locating the Center of the Universe Using Globular Clusters
Astronomy
Eleventh Grade
Learn to use a cross-staff to measure angular separation. Use Education.com for science fair project ideas!
Use a Cross-Staff to Measure Angular Separation
Astronomy
Middle School
Learn how to draw the planets in the Solar System and their orbital shape as described by German astronomer, Johannes Kepler.
Orbital Eccentricity
Astronomy
Middle School
Science fair project that illustrates the properties of black holes in space.
Black Holes
Astronomy
High School
The sun appears to be moving throughout the day but it's really the earth orbiting the sun. This science project will show why the sun appear to be moving.
True Sun: How the Sun Appears to Move
Astronomy
Middle School
Science fair project that demonstrates the different phases of the moon by physically representing them with construction paper and a shoebox
The Many Moons
Astronomy
Sixth Grade
Learn more about the solar system by making this miniature model of the sun and eight planets. Get free science fair project ideas for students at education.com.
Solar System Scale: Miniature Model
Astronomy
Middle School
Science fair project which helps you determine your latitude by using an astrolabe, which measures the angle between the North Star and the horizon.
Guided by the Stars
Astronomy
Sixth Grade
Fun middle school science fair project demonstrate Kepler's third law of planetary motion and the effect of the barycenter on the orbital period of a planet.
Relationships Between the Orbital Period and Planet's Distance From the Sun
Astronomy
Middle School
This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.
Stars In The Sky
Astronomy
Elementary School

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