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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

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.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

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?

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

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

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.

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

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

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?