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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.

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

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.