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

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

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

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!

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.

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

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

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.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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!

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

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 produces varying pitches of sound.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.