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Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

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.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

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.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

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.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

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

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