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Discover whether the color of text correlates with ease and speed of reading.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This science project challenges high school students to study the linguistic evolution of text messaging.

This experiment evaluates whether frequent texters have better finger dexterity compared to people that rarely use text messaging.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Get a cool middle school chemistry project idea on how to determine whether a physical or a chemical change has taken place.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Test the effects of left and right handedness on writing speed and penmanship. Volunteers hand-copy the same paragraph of text, which samples look neater?

This experiment will evaluate how texting and talking on cell phones influence reaction time.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Thoroughly research image search engines. Consider possible improvements for visual search engines. Help design better image-matching engines.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

This experiment investigates whether font choice affects peoplesâ ability to remember the information that they read.

Get this cool middle school science fair project idea on how to conduct a flame test to detect the presence of certain metals in chemical compounds.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

This science fair project idea explores whether a person's ability to see under very dim lighting conditions diminishes with age.

This experiment evaluates if people have an accurate perception of how much personal time they spend interacting with technology.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Check out this cool science fair project on identifying rocks and minerals for kids.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to determine if the size of a particle affect the rate or speed of a chemical reaction.

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

Use a dichotomous key to identify plants or animals.

A science scavenger hunt can be a fun way to learn about science. Test your child's knowledge of scientific terms with this science scavenger hunt.