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In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?

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

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.