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Need an idea for a science fair project or some help? Check out the resources below.

Ideas for Science Fair Projects on Surface Water Quality Topics for Middle Schools Students and Teachers - Ideas for science fair projects on surface water quality from EPA's Office of Water. These projects address real-life water issues occurring in streams, rivers, lakes, and other types of surface waters across the United States.

Science Fair Fun: Designing Science Fair Projects - This EPA booklet provides students in grades 6-8 with ideas and resources for developing environmental science fair projects about reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials.

Energy Kids: Science Fair Experiments - Want to learn about energy or do a science fair project on energy? This site will give you project ideas and throw in some fun things as well. From the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Science Fair Projects for Kids - Links to tons of science fair project ideas! From USA.gov.

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