This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

Determine how good we are at direct and indirect observation.

Explore this fun middle school science fair idea to learn about photosynthesis and the key role of light in the growth of green plants.

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

Try this goofy, first grade phonics craft that focuses on the letter "F" as in "Frog" and helps build crucial reading and spelling skills in your child.

This experiment will evaluate bacterial content on toothbrushes before and after different cleaning methods to determine which method of disinfecting is best.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Explore the relationship between personality traits and birth order effects.

Investigate the advantages of the use of ceramics in engines such as the tiles used in Space Shuttle. Use iron filings and magnets.

Is there any correlation between hot tubs and high blood pressure? Kids discover the answer (and its biological basis) in this cool science fair project.

Here's how you and your teen can stage your own formal debateâbeyond arguing why chores are unethical! Formal debates improve teens' critical thinking skills.

Here's an activity that uses second-semester high school algebra to determine which pizza gives you the most bang for your appetite. Here's how to get started:

Easy and cool middle school science fair project on ripening process of fruits and measures you can take to prevent fruits from rotting and delay ripening.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Determine which factors promote the greatest memory interference. Administer test, time how long it takes subjects to complete different tasks.

Determine if certain colors of light are more effective for photosynthesis. Plant seeds in cardboard boxes with different light, record visible growth.

Formulate a hypothesis and use the scientific method to determine the guess what is hidden in a box. Test abilities of volunteers, without opening box.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Help your middle schooler "map" her complicated day. It's a simple job with big payoffs that will last all through the year!

The actual factors affecting friction may surprise you! Learn about the coefficient of friction and put some trigonometry into practice in this science project.

With friendship bracelets, facials, fortunes, and fondue, this slumber party will be a great kick-off to 2010.

Investigate the different ways in which objects and organisms can be classified, create your own. then have volunteers classify using their own systems.

introduction to organic chemistry. study what happens when polymer molecules are mixed with borax solution.

What is the coldest temperature possible? In this cool experiment, you'll calculate absolute zero by extrapolating data on the temperature and volume of gas.

Learn the chemistry and physics of the brain, how our nervous system work. Demonstrate that the brain is an electrical and chemical machine.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.