The objective of this science fair project is to observe the properties of friction and apply this knowledge to search for a near-frictionless surface.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

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!

What do you get when you combine science and fairies? Fairy scientists who make their own potion, of course! This activity promotes critical thinking skills as your child mixes, experiments, and creates their very own fairy potions.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Consult astronomers for opinions and advice. Devise a mathematical argument regarding the probability of other planets supporting extra-terrestrial life.

Research fruits and their ripening stages, follow and document the different stages. Analyze what causes fruit to continue ripening after being picked.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

Research overview of architecural acoustics. Design and build a whispering wall from wood or plastic. Test which materials work best.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate current methods of detecting counterfeit money, in particular counterfeit detection pens.

The aim of this science fair project is to examine the differences between brands of bottled water and analyze consumer preferences through a taste test.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

Check out this cool science fair idea on why hard fruits become soft and learn how to compare the sugar content between ripe and unripe fruits.

Devise list of randomly chosen words, test how many words volunteers can remember. Compare results of adults and children. Which have better memories?

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Research historic methods of food preservation. Analyze alternative recipes and techniques of food preservation. Document success with photographs.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Research optical illusions and human auras. Understand why the probable cause of perception is mach bands.

Demonstrate the principle of jet propulsion in this science fair project by building a rocket from household materials.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Study the effect of music on random rote memory. Examine the practical application of music in learning and education.

Design and build a scale model representing living tree architecture. Then build a full-size version using one or more lives trees, and test your creation.