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This project will examine the relationship between materials and air resistance.

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

Observe trends in the properties of writing materials over past 5000 years and extrapolate to future time. Prepare a table that compares writing material.

Science far project which determines whether the material of a baseball bat affects the distance that the baseball will travel.

This project will explore whether test subjects, deprived of points of reference, will, in attempting to walk a straight course, walk in circles.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

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.

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.

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.

Study emulsifiers and learn how they are used in food science, medicine, soaps and cosmetics. Identify which materials are created using an emulsifier.

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.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

Examine how a battery can be made from everyday materials.

This project examines the phenomenon of using a mirror to trick a person's brain into experiencing sensations in body parts not actually affected.

Compare the ignition rates of various types of flame-retardant materials.

Looking for a project on machines? Get a fun elementary school science fair project idea to design a compound machine using your knowledge of simple machines.

This cool air pressure demonstration has kids break a ruler using only a newspaper and atmospheric pressure.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Science fair project that determines which materials cause the most friction by sliding blocks of wood down a ramp.

The goal of this science fair project is to identify the galactic center of the milky way using globular clusters, as found through Google Earth.

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

Design a hearing protection device to protect their ears from loud noises. Examine the properties of current protective hearing devices, materials.

How fast does light travel in different mediums? Kids conduct a cool refraction experiment in materials like water and air for this science fair project.

Demonstrate the principle of jet propulsion in this science fair project by building a rocket from household materials.

Science fair project that determines the correlation between the ability of selected materials to conduct heat and a material's density.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.