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Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

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 experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

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

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

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

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

This science fair project idea discovers if an artificial light source will yield the same plant health and growth rates as light from the sun.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

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.