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Here's a collection of activities that may be suitable for a science fair. Please feel free to add more, or request one!

Activities

Purpose	Category	Status	Author	Time	Difficulty	Replications
Detection of Added Sugar in Red Wine Using Visual Light Spectroscopy	-	-	@ygzstc	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Flame testing metal salts	observe	-	@kgradow1	3h	medium	0 replications: Try it »
Detection of Olive Oil Adulteration (with Peanut Oil) Using Visual Light Spectroscopy	-	-	@ygzstc	10h	medium	0 replications: Try it »
Prototyping a kite for kids	build	-	@oscarbrett	3h	easy	0 replications: Try it »
Classroom Flame Spectroscopy	-	-	@straylight	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Scan and compare different gases (in discharge tubes, like neon) using a DIY spectrometer	-	-	@warren	-	-	27 replications: Try it »
Bean Cam	observe	-	@cfastie	1d	medium	0 replications: Try it »
Light Amber	-	-	@cfastie	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Lycopene	-	-	@cfastie	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Simple pulse motor generator, powered with solar panels	-	-	@sciencetoolbar	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Hand-crank powered flashlights	-	-	@pazb	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Spectrometer with Test Tube Holder (Grade 7 Science Fair)	-	-	@RoRo	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
Setup for UV Testing with Specrtrometer	-	-	@JoshMc	-	-	0 replications: Try it »
See the Fraunhofer absorption lines in sunlight	verify	draft	@warren	1h	easy	4 replications: Try it »

Activities should include a materials list, costs and a step-by-step guide to construction with photos. Learn what makes a good activity here.