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

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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.

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?

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

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.

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

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

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

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

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

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

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

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

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.