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In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

In this cool science fair project, kids apply basic algebra to learn how to make a PVC pipe instrument while exploring concepts like frequency and resonance.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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

This science fair project idea shows how a vibrating object transfers energy to whatever it touches.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

What is the Doppler Effect, or the Doppler Shift? The purpose of this science fair project is to determine how distance impacts the Doppler Effect.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to learn about seismic waves and how fast they travel during an earthquake.

Find a mathematical relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and distance from the sound source. Use a pedometer and a sound level meter.

Explore the wave-particle duality of light! Learn how light can behave as both a wave and a particle in this cool physics science fair project idea for kids.

Demonstrate how we are able to locate sounds, echolocation. Have a blindfolded subject locate you by the sound of your clapping.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

In this project students determine which instruments composers use to create birdsongs and birdcalls in classical music.

In this science fair experiment, students learn about the scientific principles behind Doppler ultrasound.

This science fair project idea demonstrates sonar mapping of the ocean floor.