Before we look at the best projects for science fairs, here are some of the worst. Some science fair projects tend to fall short because they lack depth, originality, or sufficient scientific usage.

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The 19-year-old student, Kudzaishe Chole, used peanut shells, water, and a good understanding of electrochemistry to impress at her high school science fair. Your science fair project definitely ...

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