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Science fair project that measure winds speed, temperature, and time of day in order to determine the origins of the wind.

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

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

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

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

Explore the best way to store popcorn kernels. It examines the impact of moisture and temperature on unpopped kernels.

Thermometers are how we measure temperature, and we've all heard the terms "centigrade" and "Fahrenheit" tossed around, but what do they really mean?

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

Explore properties of liquids and how temperature and salinity effect surface tension of liquids in this fun- filled science fair project idea.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

How do cold packs work? Explore endothermic reactions by comparing the temperature change that results from various chemicals added to water to find out!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Kids make strong bubbles to investigate the effect different additives have on bubble life in this cool science fair project idea.

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

This science fair project determines what effect substances have on ice, and which of these products most effectively melts ice.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether cooking seeds before planting will speed up germination and growth.

This experiment researches if you gave different amounts of food to mosquito larvae would they grow faster or slower

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.