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Did you mark this year’s science fair on the calendar months ago? Great! Home Science Tools will help you guide young scientists through science fair projects from first question through final presentation.

Did your student just announce the science fair is next week? No sweat. Find last-minute ideas and complete project kits to create a stellar project on the quick.

No matter the amount of prep time, completing a science fair project inspires learning as students dig into a question through hands-on science. With curiosity engaged, students will produce a final project worthy of proud display. And because we all know parents and teachers play a huge role in that science fair project, you can pat yourself on the back, too.

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To get started with our leaf chromatography experiment, we first must learn about leaves. Leaves contain different pigments, which give them their color. Green chlorophyll is the most common type of pigment, but there are also carotenoids (yellow, orange) and anthocyanins (red). Chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis, usually hides the other pigments, except when […]

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So, you’re entering a science fair. Now what? These six simple science fair tips will take you from picking your project to nailing your presentation. And who knows — you may even have some fun along the way! Science Fair Tips Science Fair Tip #1 Pick a topic that interests you. Trust us, it’s much […]

Need a Winning Idea for This Year’s Science Fair Project? Try a Science Buddies Kit! Participating in a science fair is a great learning opportunity for kids of all ages. Yet, creating a science project can be a lot of work for students and parents. Science fair projects require research, planning, and shopping for materials. […]

Find physics science fair project ideas about magnetism, electricity, energy and solar power, and more.

Test the effect of common antibiotics on gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria with this advanced project.

Learn about human anatomy with a fetal pig dissection, since a lot of the internal anatomy is similar to humans'!

Are mousetraps good for anything more than catching mice? Actually, yes. Mousetraps can be used to power a car! This project results in a simple mousetrap car. It probably won’t go very far or fast, but you can see how stored, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. When you’re finished with this project, you can […]

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Learn about heart anatomy with this virtual sheep heart dissection guide!

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