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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.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

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

This science fair project idea examines liquids of different densities.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

This science fair project idea researches the effects of acid rain on plant growth.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

This science project idea examines the effect of microwaving on various objects.

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.