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

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

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

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

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

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

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

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

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

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.