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This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

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

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

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.

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

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

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.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

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?

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

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

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.