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The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Science fair project that determines how UV radiation emitted by the sun varies depending on the time of day, using a handheld UV detector

Compare air temperature with the infrared temperature from a reflecting surface at different times of the day, in shade and in sunlight.

The objective of this science project is to determine the relationship between carbon dioxide gas and the temperature of the atmosphere.

Explore this fun science fair project idea to investigate different microclimates in and around your home and their effects on the plant and animal life.

A great science fair project on solar oven design that helps kids learn about solar power and solar heating.

What direction should solar panels face? It's not the direction you might think! This free and enlightening science fair project helps kids discover the answer.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This project concerns activity happening millions of miles away, on the sun.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.

Free science fair project idea that examines air pollution in local environments. Particles are trapped by petroleum jelly on microscope slides.

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

A project to reinforce learning about the layers of the rainforest, rain forest ecosystem, and the greenhouse effect.

Fudge is one of very few desserts people make at home that is actually crystalline. What happens when the fudge crystallizes at different temperatures?

Is there more air particulate matter in an urban or rural environment? Test your knowledge with this science fair project.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

This science fair project determines what effect substances have on ice, and which of these products most effectively melts ice.

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

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

The objective of this experiment is to evaluate the effects of acid rain on plants.