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This science fair project idea measures physical dexterity as a function of temperature.

Science fair project that examines various techniques for removing wrinkles from polyester garments to understand why polyester garments become wrinkled.

The thermometer outside is dip, dip, dipping! What kind of clothes will keep you warmest this winter? This project determines which materials insulate best.

Explore the wattage of microwaves in relevance to cooking time.

Cookie catastrophe! In this project you will determine if different types of cookie sheets can cause cookies to bake differently.

This project compares different liquids and the freezing, melting and boiling points of liquids.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Will your liquid weigh less once you remove the fat from it? Find out in this science fair project idea.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

This potato cannon activity teaches your middle schooler about the principle of Boyle's Law. Make a potato cannon and have a blast learning about science.

The purpose of this science project is to determine which chemical best lowers the temperature of water in a cold pack and if the amount affects its use.

This science fair project idea determines what factors influence an individual's reaction time using a web-based timed reaction test.

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

This science fair project idea quantifies the effect of weather- in this case temperature and humidity- on musical instruments.

Science fair project that determines how UV radiation emitted by the sun varies depending on the time of day, using a handheld UV detector

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".

This science fair project idea determines effective strategies to help students stay awake and attentive.

This science fair project idea examines the actual cost of three household light bulbs by testing energy consumption.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

A great science fair project on solar oven design that helps kids learn about solar power and solar heating.

Compare air temperature with the infrared temperature from a reflecting surface at different times of the day, in shade and in sunlight.

Science fair project that determines the correlation between the ability of selected materials to conduct heat and a material's density.

Have fun with bubbles and find out why there are bubbles in your tap water in this cool science fair project idea.

The objective of this science project is to determine the relationship between carbon dioxide gas and the temperature of the atmosphere.