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This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

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

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

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

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

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 project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

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

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 popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.