Research basic components of vacuum cleaners, consult vacuum cleaner manufacturers for advice. Design vacuum with attachments that change automatically.

The project idea is to establish whether it is easier to memorize words with fewer syllables and to understand how memory works.

In this investigation, an oil spill is simulated in a jar to observe the damage that oil spills have on the ocean and ocean life.

The project idea is to understand how sugar effects brain chemistry.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

Compare animal and plant fats and observe, and record, and draw conclusions about their similarities and differences.

In this project, several food items are tested to determine whether they contain starch.

In this project, a mnemonic is used to test how it increases memory.

In this project, vinegar and salt act as preservatives keeping bacteria from growing in the bouillon mixtures.

The project idea is to understand why chocolate turns white and to determine the fastest way that this process can occur.

The objective of this science project is to investigate why NASA has been using aerogel for the Stardust Project for collecting gas and dust from comets.

In this project, a basketball containing different psi is dropped to see how well it bounces.

Do thick liquids flow faster than thin liquids? Examine water and syrup's viscosity and inertia to learn about the Reynolds Number, laminar and turbulent flow.

Experiment with fermenting various fruits, grains or syrups. Describe and illustrate the fermentation process in a detailed report.

Research different measurement systems, design your own new or improved system that can measure something difficult to measure with traditional systems.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

This fun math card game is a great opportunity to discuss probability with your third grader.

Make your own ribbon to give gifts that special touch. Enlist your preschooler or kindergartener to help create an extra special holiday ribbon this winter.

Research currently available fuel sources, and fuel manufacturing and processing techniques. Propose an alternative fuel source.

This science project establishes a "breakability index" - basically to assess how much damage is done in different circumstances.

In this fun science project, learn about what happens to cut fruit and experiment with how to stop apples from turning brown.

What does yeast eat? Sugar, of course. But yeast also has some powerful enemies in the form of antifungal agents! Kids test them out in this fun yeast lab.

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

In this project, students will learn what and how foods are grown in rain forests and if there are sustainable methods that can be used.

This science project idea determines how people recognize words while reading.

This project investigates several commercially decaffeinated tea types (black, green, oolong, white) for the presence of detectable traces of caffeine.

Put those paper bowls to good use! Enjoy a preschool classic craft, great for passing the time on a rainy afternoon.

Mix fun with basic math in this fun homemade game of ring toss! Make rings out of paper plates and you're ready to play anytime, anywhere!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Make a list of items that need repurposing such as e-waste, batteries and mattresses. Invent your own original repurposed design.