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4th Grade Science Fair Projects

Which Gum Brand Lasts the Longest?
Chewing gum; while flavor is key when purchasing a pack of gum, another important factor that weighs into decision-making is how long that flavor will last! Perfect for upper elementary...
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Can Our Eyes Fool Our Taste Buds?
Photo Source: Rowan Frances Ever wonder if what we see influences our perceptions of taste? If you're interested in finding out the psychology behind color and food, this project is...
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Built To Last - Exploring Skyscraper Design with Legos
Photo Source: buildinglegoswithchrist.blogspot.com Ever wonder what it takes to design a skyscraper? Seeming to defy gravity, these structures must be able to withstand weather and environmental forces, but also the...
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How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
Photo © 2010 espensorvik, Flickr If you've ever eaten a serving of chips, it's likely you noticed the greasy residue left on your fingertips afterward. Combine this unattractive trait with...
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Pizza Box Solar Oven
Photo Source: Simon Fraser University If you're interested in cooking and alternative sources of energy {oh yeah, and yummy treats!}, this project designed by the New Mexico Solar Energy Association(NMSEA)...
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Tornado in a Box
Photo Source: instagram.com | hardroadlilly We were inspired by this Instagram picture taken by Lilly, a Canadian student teacher, to do a little digging on the topic of tornadoes. While...
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Does Eye Color Affect Peripheral Vision?
Photo © 2009 Mikleman, Flickr Reading a book. Riding a bike. Driving a car. These are all things we need our peripheral vision for. Ever wonder if eye color affects...
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Video Games and Your Heart Rate
Photo ©2011 Microsoft Sweden, Flickr Perfect for the upper elementary/early middle school crowd, specifically those who are infatuated with video games/gaming, this science fair project designed by Patrick Kiger of...
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How Clean is the Air You Breathe?
While it may seem to the naked eye that the air we breathe is clean and clear, the reality is, whether they're tiny particles or in gas form, most air...
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Music To My Heart
Photo © 2008 Fe Ilya, Flickr Ever wonder if different styles of music affect a person's heart rate? Fifth grade student, Minal Aundhia, did and decided to experiment with the...
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Egg in a Bottle
Photo © 2006 RatRanch, Flickr This egg in a bottle project from Science Fair Adventure would be a great fit for the upper elementary/early middle school crowds (grades 5 and...
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Font and Memory
Class syllabuses. Handouts. Lecture notes and presentations. Throughout the learning process, students come into contact with various forms of written material/information that, in order for them to be successful, needs...
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Microwaves and Plants
Photo ©2007 Tim Patterson, Flickr You're probably wondering what kind of science fair project involves plants and a microwave! We stumbled across this interesting project - from Marshall Dudley as...
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Why Does Popcorn 'Pop'?
Photo Source: Lucian Muset Popcorn is a delicious snack, but have you ever wondered how the hard corn kernels are transformed into the soft, fluffy, edible pieces? The secret is...
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How Age Affects Hand-Eye Coordination
Photo Source: Paul Moore We need hand-eye coordination to perform many basic (and other not-so-basic) tasks throughout the day including writing, driving, playing sports, playing video or computer games, and...
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Static Electricity & Jumping Cereal
Photo Source: the-science-mom.com Great for early elementary students interested in electricity and magnetism, this fun science fair project from The Science Mom uses a common pantry item - puffed wheat cereal...
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Which Antacid Can Neutralize the Most Stomach Acid?
Photo © 2009 Shawn Campbell, Flickr While elementary and middle school aged students won't likely suffer from indigestion, they're sure to know an adult or two who does! This great...
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Does A Person's Favorite Snack Say Anything About Their Personality?
After encountering Dr. Alan Hirsch's book, What Flavor is Your Personality? Discover Who You Are by Looking at What You Eat, Megan, seventh grade student and contributor to Free Science...
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Phototropism: Why Do Plants Grow Toward Light?
For those elementary students interested in botany, this cool experiment from Plants for Kids is a great way to discover and study the effects of phototropism - i.e. the way...
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Can Baking Soda Substitute for Baking Powder?
Photo © 2011 Isabelle Palatin, Flickr Ever been dreaming about your mom's famous chocolate cupcakes, decide to make them, only to find that you're out of baking powder? Ever wonder...
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