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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.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

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.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

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.

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.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

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.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

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.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.