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

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

The objective of this science experiment is to evaluate the affects of high and low heat capacity on a material's heat retention ability.

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Explore how you can achieve magnetic levitation with the Meissner Effect! This cool science project explains formation and applications of a superconductor.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Determine whether a hot liquid cools off faster when liquid is added before or after a two minute wait.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

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

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

Determine the relationship between the speed of a sound and the temperature of the air it passes through.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

Evaluate whether people can raise the temperature of their finger using the power of their thoughts.

This science fair project idea determines whether land or water warms more quickly and investigates how solar radiation increases the temperature of surfaces.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the cleanliness of salad preparation techniques.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

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

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.

Examine the presence of seeds in open fields. Collect seeds on socks by walking through open fields of grass or other growth. Germinate seeds on socks

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

Read on this high school science fair project idea to get basic information on the process of heat transfer and the conditions under which the transfer occurs.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This science fair project idea determines effective strategies to help students stay awake and attentive.