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

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

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

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this science fair project, young children will become aware of and have the opportunity to experience the four basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.

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.

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.

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.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

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.

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

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

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!

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

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?

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

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

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

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

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

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