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

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

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

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Explore how you can achieve magnetic levitation with the Meissner Effect! This cool science project explains formation and applications of a superconductor.

Bake some cookies with an oven that collects sunlight and traps the shorter wavelengths (heat!).

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.

Evaluate whether people can raise the temperature of their finger using the power of their thoughts.

Science fair project that creates fog using bottles of hot and cold water.

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

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

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

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore non-chemical means of preserving fruits by using thermotherapy.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

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.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Investigate the advantages of the use of ceramics in engines such as the tiles used in Space Shuttle. Use iron filings and magnets.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

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

Science fair project that uses distillation to convert salt water into fresh water.

The purpose of this science project is to investigate which will grow larger plants: compost, soil and Miracle - Gro, a mixture of both.

Read on this high school science fair project idea to get basic information on the process of heat transfer and the conditions under which the transfer occurs.

This science project challenges students to take learned information about weather and climate control and apply it to come up with creative ideas of their own.

How does bleach kill bacteria? Kids find out in this impressive bacteria science fair project by testing different concentrations on a safe strain of E. coli.

The objective of this science experiment is to evaluate the affects of high and low heat capacity on a material's heat retention ability.