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Use applied math to model orbital eccentricity in this cool science fair project for 7th grade.

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?

Dig into the physics of pool to explore some cool applied math and learn about what happens in an elastic collision of equal masses.

Kids use applied math to build and test a parabolic mirror solar hot dog cooker in this cool engineering science fair project idea for middle school.

This awesome diffraction grating experiment puts high school students' applied math skills to the test by having them calculate the wavelength of laser light.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

In this science fair experiment, high school students fit the growth pattern of bacteria to a mathematical model and predict future colony expansion.

The aim of this science fair project is to study the mathematical construct called magic squares and create a unique magic square puzzle.

In this science fair project, high school students will try to determine the mathematical patterns in JS Bach's two movement preludes and fugues.

Consult astronomers for opinions and advice. Devise a mathematical argument regarding the probability of other planets supporting extra-terrestrial life.

Find a mathematical relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and distance from the sound source. Use a pedometer and a sound level meter.

This science fair project aims to examine the nature of pi and analyze other properties and values related to circles, such as radius, diameter

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

This experiment will explore how manipulating a graph of historical information might reveal new information about data.

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

Fibonacci sequences have been observed throughout nature, like in leaves and flowers. In this project, students find examples of the Fibonacci sequence.

Is the birthday paradox really a paradox, or just an intriguing problem that defies intuition? Find out with this birthday paradox science fair project.

This project examines whether humans can intuitively grasp numeric values greater than three.

This experiment will explore if a randomly iterated algorithm will result in a pattern.

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

This experiment will use computers to examine how the famous Mandelbrot set can be manipulated in fractals.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic chemical produced by the Black Walnut tree to a commercial herbicide in stopping the growth of a shrub.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

This experiment will explore the possibility of creating an infinite object by hand.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

This fun middle school science fair project idea helps student discover the concepts behind deep sea diving and how Cartesian divers work.

Students identify variables that affect the duration of high school romances and analyze data to predict the success or failure of ongoing relationships.