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This experiment investigates if stress alters body temperature.

Cookie catastrophe! In this project you will determine if different types of cookie sheets can cause cookies to bake differently.

In this experiment you will become familiar with the properties of dry ice while creating interesting effects like ice bubbles!

The objective of this project is to examine the ways in which a passive solar house may contribute to conservation of energy.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

Determine whether the application of Febreeze will lower the bacterial count.

Science fair project that determines the relationship between the temperature and the rate of cricket chirping. How many times do crickets chirp each minute?

Science fair project that tests how heat affects the chemical reaction between a seltzer tablet and a glass of water.

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

This project explores whether music affects the growth and health of plants.

Determine whether magic salt is more effective at melting snow than regular salt. Pour one ounce of salt over the ice cubes, compare the melt downs.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches him to collect data and begin to understand graphing.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

In this science fair experiment, high school students determine if all proteins denature at the same temperature.

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

This science fair project idea quantifies the effect of weather- in this case temperature and humidity- on musical instruments.

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

This science fair project explores how salt and sugar affect the melting rate of ice in water.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.