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This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

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

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

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 experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

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

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.