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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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

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.

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.

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 science fair project idea investigates food preference of birds.

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.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether cooking seeds before planting will speed up germination and growth.

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

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

This project explores whether music affects the growth and health of plants.

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!

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

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.

Ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel! The purpose of this experiment is to identify a starch plant that produces the largest quantity of ethanol.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?