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In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

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

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.