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All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

In this science fair project, students will use methylene blue to study the presence of aerobic bacteria in milk.

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

Determine whether magic salt is more effective at melting snow than regular salt. Pour one ounce of salt over the ice cubes, compare the melt downs.

Fudge is one of very few desserts people make at home that is actually crystalline. What happens when the fudge crystallizes at different temperatures?

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Science fair project that studies how perfumes are made in order to determine how we can capture a scent.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

Find out whether freezing or refrigerating destroys more bacteria. This is essential to consuming safe and germ-free food.

The purpose of this science project is to determine which chemical best lowers the temperature of water in a cold pack and if the amount affects its use.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

This science fair project idea examines the actual cost of three household light bulbs by testing energy consumption.

The purpose of this science project is to investigate which will grow larger plants: compost, soil and Miracle - Gro, a mixture of both.

This science fair project idea creates an underwater habitat and explores the basic needs of living things under water.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

see whether all liquids evaporate at the same rate. In other words, does water evaporate at the same rate as juice?

Examine the presence of seeds in open fields. Collect seeds on socks by walking through open fields of grass or other growth. Germinate seeds on socks

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Preschoolers are fascinated by how colors can be mixed to form new ones. This activity combines color mixing with the concept of melting for extra science fun.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate which food wrapping works best to keep refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods from spoiling.