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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.

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

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

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

Learn about magnifying glasses, concave lenses and inverted images by sending rays of light through a magnifying glass in this cool science fair project!

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.