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The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

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.

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

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

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

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

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

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