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This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

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

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.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

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

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.