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Angle of Heat
Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
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Which Nail Polish Lasts Longer: Matte or Shiny?
Which Nail Polish Lasts Longer: Matte or Shiny?
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Which Nail Polish Lasts Longer: Matte or Shiny?
Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
The Effect of Heat on Rubber
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.
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Will A Plant Still Grow Even When You Put Something On Top Of It?
Will A Plant Still Grow Even When You Put Something On Top Of It?
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Will A Plant Still Grow Even When You Put Something On Top Of It?
Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.
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Breaking Rocks
Breaking Rocks
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Breaking Rocks
Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.
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Cheese Making
Cheese Making
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Cheese Making
Science fair project in which you make cheese in your own kitchen using milk, lemon juice and cheese cloth.
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Do Plants Need Water?
Do Plants Need Water?
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Do Plants Need Water?
Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Growing Plants in Garbage
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Growing Plants in Garbage
Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.
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Science
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Homemade Butter
Homemade Butter
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Homemade Butter
Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.
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Homemade Vacuum Chamber
Homemade Vacuum Chamber
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Homemade Vacuum Chamber
Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.
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Musical Key
Musical Key
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Musical Key
Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.
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Social studies
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Food Circles and Nutrient Density
Food Circles and Nutrient Density
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Food Circles and Nutrient Density
Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.
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Ocean Currents
Ocean Currents
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Ocean Currents
Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.
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Rate of Evaporation
Rate of Evaporation
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Rate of Evaporation
The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.
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Geology 101
Geology 101
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Geology 101
Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
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Growing Crystals
Growing Crystals
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Growing Crystals
Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.
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Helium Rising
Helium Rising
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Helium Rising
Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.
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A Thunderous Sound
A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?
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Probability
Probability
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Probability
Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Snow to Liquid Ratio
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Snow to Liquid Ratio
Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.
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Supercooled Water
Supercooled Water
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Supercooled Water
Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.
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Too Cold To Snow?
Too Cold To Snow?
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Too Cold To Snow?
Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.
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Work and Energy
Work and Energy
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Work and Energy
Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.
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Glue From Milk
Glue From Milk
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Glue From Milk
Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.
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