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Stars In The Sky
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Stars In The Sky
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.
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Stars In The Sky
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Stars In The Sky
This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Retrograde Mode
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Retrograde Mode
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.
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Retrograde Mode
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Retrograde Mode
This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make Gears
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How to Make Gears
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.
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How to Make Gears
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How to Make Gears
In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
Second Grade
Physical Science
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?
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A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
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?
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
Fifth Grade
Measurement
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
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Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Chemical Indicators
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Chemical Indicators
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.
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Chemical Indicators
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Chemical Indicators
Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can White Light Be Separated?
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Can White Light Be Separated?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.
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Can White Light Be Separated?
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Can White Light Be Separated?
This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rats!
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Rats!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.
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Rats!
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Rats!
This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How Does Salinity and Temperature Affect the Density of Water?
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How Does Salinity and Temperature Affect the Density of Water?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.
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How Does Salinity and Temperature Affect the Density of Water?
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How Does Salinity and Temperature Affect the Density of Water?
The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Helium Rising
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Helium Rising
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.
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Helium Rising
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Helium Rising
Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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How Do the Phases of the Moon Affect the Tides?
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How Do the Phases of the Moon Affect the Tides?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!
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How Do the Phases of the Moon Affect the Tides?
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How Do the Phases of the Moon Affect the Tides?
How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Mood Rings
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Mood Rings
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature
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Mood Rings
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Mood Rings
Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Ocean Currents
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Ocean Currents
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.
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Ocean Currents
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Ocean Currents
Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Does The Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?
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Does The Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.
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Does The Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?
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Does The Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?
This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Logo Recognition: Effects of Media on Children
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Logo Recognition: Effects of Media on Children
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.
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Logo Recognition: Effects of Media on Children
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Logo Recognition: Effects of Media on Children
In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
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Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make Lightning
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How to Make Lightning
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.
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How to Make Lightning
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How to Make Lightning
Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Hydrologic Cycle
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The Hydrologic Cycle
Fifth Grade
Measurement
What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!
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The Hydrologic Cycle
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The Hydrologic Cycle
What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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