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How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

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

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!