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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

Examine how a battery can be made from everyday materials.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Compare ability of selected materials to block UV-A radiation. Shine black light though glass at detecting beads underneath. Note color intensity.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

Science fair project that explores the phenomenon of Non-Newtonian fluids by exerting force on different materials.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Science fair project that examines how cell membranes allow the inward and outward flow of materials as demonstrated by eggs.

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Study emulsifiers and learn how they are used in food science, medicine, soaps and cosmetics. Identify which materials are created using an emulsifier.

Design a hearing protection device to protect their ears from loud noises. Examine the properties of current protective hearing devices, materials.

Research overview of architecural acoustics. Design and build a whispering wall from wood or plastic. Test which materials work best.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

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 open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

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.

Science fair project which identifies the most effective insulator that you could use to make a winter coat by comparing how well cloth and cotton trap heat.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

High school students learn about resistance, resistivity, and if copper is the best metal conductor in this great physics science fair project idea.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

This experiment investigate whether children in different age groups learn better from a computer program or a human teacher.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

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

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.