Science Projects for Kids

The following information provides ideas and sample science projects for kids and for parents and teachers assisting kids with science projects. These example projects provide assistance in developing and arranging your science project.

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For those who just can't wait to get started, 101 Easy Science Projects is available for electronic download. This ebook contains step-by-step procedures for 101 projects.

Science Projects for Kids - Samples

The following science project for kids samples are meant to give you an idea of how to perform experiments and arrange your project. Use these projects to help you get started, then come up with ideas for additional testing procedures to make the project your own. For additional science project samples, visit Behavioral Science Fair Projects and Psychology Science Fair Projects.

Animal Behavioral Science Project - Worms and Light
How do worms sense their environment? Are worms sensitive to light? This behavioral science project determines if worms react differently to different colors of light.

Animal Behavioral Science Project - Sugar Concentration and Ants
Have you ever wondered what ants eat? This behavioral science project determines which concentrations of sugar ants prefer.

Animal Behavioral Science Project - Ants and Different Types of Sugar
What type of sugar do you think ants like best: table sugar, honey, molasses, or maple syrup? This behavioral science project determines which kinds of sugar ants prefer.

Crystal Growing Science Fair Project - Crystals and Temperature
What are crystals? How do they grow? This science project for kids helps you learn about how temperature affects crystal growth.

Crystal Growing Science Fair Project - Rock Candy Crystals and Evaporation
This crystal growing science project helps you learn about evaporation and rock candy crystal growth.

Crystal Growing Science Fair Project - Rock Candy and Sugar
Want to know how to produce lots and lots of rock candy? This science project helps you learn about growing rock candy crystals.

Electricity Science Fair Project - Battery Life
This project teaches about electricity produced by batteries. Find out which batteries last the longest.

Electricity Science Fair Project - Fruit Batteries
Did you know that fruits can be used as batteries? Follow this science project experiment to learn about electricity.

Insect Kid Science Fair Project - Butterfly Growth and Temperature
Learn how temperature affects butterfly growth.

Mold Science Fair Project - Mold Growth
What are molds? How do they grow? This experiment helps you determine the best conditions for mold growth. Use proper precautions when dealing with mold. Be sure to wear safety goggles and gloves.

Plant Science Fair Project - Plant Cells and Salt
This science project for kids deals with plant cells and plasmolysis. Learn how different salt concentrations affect the cytoplasm of plant cells.

Psychology Science Project - Fear and Blood Pressure Project
Have you ever wondered about the affect fear has on the body? This behavioral science project determines if fear affects blood pressure.

Solar Science Fair Project - Solar Cells
Do you know how solar cells and photovoltaic energy systems work? This project examines the affects of different wavelengths of light on solar cells using fuel cell and solar powered cars.

Solar Science Fair Project - Solar Oven
This solar oven science project experiment determines if air temperature affects the cooking efficiency of a solar oven.

Volcano Science Project - Chemical Reactions
Most kids love to watch volcanoes explode. Using volcano kits, this science project allows you to discover which mixtures produce the most explosive eruption.

Science Projects for Kids - Display

After you have completed your science project experiment, you will want to showcase all of your hard work. For information on how to display your science fair project, see Science Project Displays.

More Science Fair Project Information

For more science fair project ideas, visit Behavioral Science Fair Project Ideas and Science Fair Project Ideas.

For additional information on science experiments and science projects for kids, visit Volcano Science Fair Projects and Designing Science Experiments.

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