Showing Results for independent study packet week 2

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

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

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

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

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

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

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

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

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

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!