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

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

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

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

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

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.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

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

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.