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

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

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

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.