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This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Learn about magnifying glasses, concave lenses and inverted images by sending rays of light through a magnifying glass in this cool science fair project!

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

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.