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

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

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

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

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

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.