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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Shake It Up! - Which Soft Drink Spews The Most When Shaken?
Photo Source: blog.lib.umn.edu/paldr001/myblog/ We've all made the unfortunate mistake of opening a shaken can of soda only to have it come spewing out. Whether it was tossed around the trunk...
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Are All Sugars The Same?
Ever wonder if table sugar is the same as sugars found in honey, fruits, etc? For middle school students who are interested in chemistry, this science fair project from Michael Calhoun...
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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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Keeping Drinks Hot
Whether you're a coffee, tea, or cocoa drinker, if you plan to enjoy a hot beverage, chances are one of your main goals is keeping the drink hot while you...
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Exploring the Preservative Qualities of Various Spices
For middle school students interested in microbiology, this is sure to be a great science fair project to check out! It addresses the issue of food spoilage; specifically how different...
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Harnessing the Sun's Rays for Cooking
Solar energy is a low-cost technology that can be used to heat homes, power lights, and even boil water/cook food. This cool science fair project from Quinton Stowell of SunSpot...
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The Happy Meal Project
Real or hoax? Sally Davies purchased a McDonald's happy meal in April 2010 and, three years later, the burger and fries remain intact - no mold or deterioration. For those...
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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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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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Seeing Magnetic Field Patterns in 3D
Photo Source: Accent Have a physics enthusiast in your classroom or home? This neat science fair project from Bill Beaty of Science Hobbyist will actually allow your student to explore...
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