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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 project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

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

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

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

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.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

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

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.