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Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

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

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.

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

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

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

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

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

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.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

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

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

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

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

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

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.