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Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

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

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

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.