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

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!

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

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.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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 fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

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.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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

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