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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.

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

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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.

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 cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

Kids learn how to make a simple electric motor in this great engineering science fair project that teaches them how current generates its own magnetic field.

Learn how to make a periscope with this cool engineering science fair project idea, and learn about optics to learn how a periscope works.

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.

Investigate the advantages of the use of ceramics in engines such as the tiles used in Space Shuttle. Use iron filings and magnets.

Design and build an invention inspired by Rube Goldberg's designs. Build your invention. Test the machine, write a detailed report.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

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.

Free science fair project idea that examines the ergonomics of your environment. Redesign your living space to be better suited to your lifestyle.

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.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.