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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

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

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

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

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

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.

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

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

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