Determine which material produces the strongest static charge.

Science fair project that determines which materials cause the most friction by sliding blocks of wood down a ramp.

Compare the ignition rates of various types of flame-retardant materials.

Science far project which determines whether the material of a baseball bat affects the distance that the baseball will travel.

Observe trends in the properties of writing materials over past 5000 years and extrapolate to future time. Prepare a table that compares writing material.

Air resistance is a crucial factor when designing a parachute. In this science fair project, students find what type of material works best as a parachute.

The thermometer outside is dip, dip, dipping! What kind of clothes will keep you warmest this winter? This project determines which materials insulate best.

This science fair project idea attempts to develop a new or improved eco-friendly packing material.

Discover which absorbent material is the best; the Shamwow, paper towels, or cotton towels.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

This free science fair project explores the "dirty" relationship between the presence of organic material in soil and water absorbency.

The scientific purpose of this experiment is to investigate which material is the best packaging for fragile items during shipping.

This versatile clay-like material hardens if left out and can be used for building sand castles, forts, and even school projects.

Invigorate your fourth grader's mind by helping him turn his room into a woven masterpiece using various lengths of material.

This activity is a great introduction to polymer chemistry. It might seem complicated, but all you'll need is the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

Science fair project that models the subterranean movement of water, using Darcy's Law. How can this information be used in hazardous material spills?

This science fair project idea determines if material and tensile strength of different types of skateboard wheels affects the velocity of the skateboarder.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

This project will examine the relationship between materials and air resistance.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

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

Science fair project that determines the correlation between the ability of selected materials to conduct heat and a material's density.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

Want to reuse materials that would otherwise get tossed in the trash? Show your third grader how to get crafty with old newspaper and fabric.