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This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

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?

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

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

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

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.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

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

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.