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How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

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!

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

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

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

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

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

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

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.