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

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 fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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 science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

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 examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

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

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

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

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

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

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.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!