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

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

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 science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

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

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

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

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

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

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

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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.

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.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?