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Fruit Battery
Fruit Battery
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Fruit Battery
Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.
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Reservoir Capacity of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
Reservoir Capacity of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
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Reservoir Capacity of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks
Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.
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Making Sugar Crystals
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Making Sugar Crystals
Kids will love making sugar crystals in this sugar crystal science fair project which teaches important chemistry concepts like saturation and solubility.
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Exploring the Rate of Plant Growth in Crystals vs. Soil
Exploring the Rate of Plant Growth in Crystals vs. Soil
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Exploring the Rate of Plant Growth in Crystals vs. Soil
The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.
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Rats!
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.
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Can't Do a Thing with Your Hair? Think Again!
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Can't Do a Thing with Your Hair? Think Again!
What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.
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All About Wood
All About Wood
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All About Wood
This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.
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True or False? The Lying Experiment
True or False? The Lying Experiment
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True or False? The Lying Experiment
This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.
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Bust That Rust!
Bust That Rust!
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Bust That Rust!
These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.
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Composting Food Scraps
Composting Food Scraps
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Composting Food Scraps
The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.
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Static Electricity Project
Static Electricity Project
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Static Electricity Project
The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.
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How Does Salinity and Temperature Affect the Density of Water?
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.
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The Photosynthesis Process and the Importance of Leaves
The Photosynthesis Process and the Importance of Leaves
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The Photosynthesis Process and the Importance of Leaves
The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.
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Color and Heat Absorption
Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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.
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Principles of Air Pressure
Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
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.
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Deer Behavior
Deer Behavior
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Deer Behavior
This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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.
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.
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All About Air Pressure
All About Air Pressure
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All About Air Pressure
The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.
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Fresh Food vs. Frozen Food
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Fresh Food vs. Frozen Food
The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.
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Simple Machines
Simple Machines
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Simple Machines
In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.
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Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
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Doing Forensics with Paper Chromatography!
This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.
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Mirrors and Reflection of Light
Mirrors and Reflection of Light
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Mirrors and Reflection of Light
This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.
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