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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.

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

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.”

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

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

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Does the temperature of a magnet affect its strength? Learn about the relationship between magnets and temperature with this cool physics science fair project.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.