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This science fair project examines the different composition of fungi and plants.

Science fair project which uses a camera to observe the surface of a balloon in the moment of its explosion.

Try this simple activity with your middle schooler to help him develop an understanding of why scientific classification systems exist and how they work.

It's the day before the test, and you still have a ton to memorize! Sound familiar? Test memorizing techniques to help yourself out next time.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for middle school students to learn about the effects of temperature on the density of a gas such as air.

Air resistance is a crucial factor when designing a parachute. In this science fair project, students find what type of material works best as a parachute.

Look for correlation between pH values of commercial soaps and detergents and manufacturer claims about eye irritation hazards.

In this science fair project, students will use four different household objects to see which ones form the most or best crystals.

Determine which factors promote the greatest memory interference. Administer test, time how long it takes subjects to complete different tasks.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

This experiment explores the trend of reactivity in the alkaline earth metals as you go down the second column of the periodic table of elements.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Research what is known about Alzheimer's disease and its treatment, and then prepare a script for television to educate the public.

Evaluate whether people can raise the temperature of their finger using the power of their thoughts.

In this science fair project, students determine whether a bean plant grows faster and taller using a traditional soil planting method or hydroponic method.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Test out various brands of permanent markers to see which one is least water soluble.

Determine how proficient you are at making estimations and learn how to make more reasonable estimates.

This project explores if people more easily distinguish between faces of people of their own race or ethnicity compared to those of other races or ethnicities.