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The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

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.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.