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When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

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.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

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

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.