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This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

This project determines whether hands-on practice, mental practice, or no practice leads to better shooting of free-throws.

This experiment explores whether caffeine improves athletic performance.

This project uses toy cars to determine how friction and gravity affect cars and braking.

We're all familiar with the idea that some songs âget stuck in your head.â This experiment explores the validity of that claim.

In this activity, students build a house of sticks, just like the second little pig in the classic story, The Three Little Pigs. Then, they program an educational robot to push down the house, much like the wolf who “blows the house down.”

Study the effect of music on blood pressure. Compare blood pressure readings before and after the listening session. Analyze results, write a detailed report.

Make “teal the new orange” this Halloween season! Help your child learn about the Teal Pumpkin Project and paint the color teal on a pumpkin to advertise that your family will offer non-food toys as a treat, or “trinket” option.

Crafting a valentine mailbox is the perfect way to get your child ready for Valentine's Day. Now no heartfelt mail will get lost in the shuffle!

This experiment will explore if magnetism has any effect on the regeneration abilities of flatworms.

Spruce up some sneakers that have seen better days by turning them into a sparkly dress-up staple.

Describe the lives of commercially raised chickens. Contact local chicken farmers for information and advice. Write a detailed report about farming techniques.

This science fair project explores discover whether the acidity of sour candy is comparable to that of battery acid.

Encourage your fourth grader to develop their critical thinking and critical writing skills with this Critics' Choice movie booklet for your family.

How fast is the wind blowing? This science experiment provides step-by-step instructions to help you answer this question.