The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

How fast does light travel in different mediums? Kids conduct a cool refraction experiment in materials like water and air for this science fair project.

Science fair project that determines how your mirror image differs from your actual image and how virtual images are constructed.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

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

Science fair project which compares the rates of photosynthesis for various light sources. Which type of light will be best for photosynthesis and why?

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Illustrate the idea of light refraction with this exciting and mystifying experiment.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

In this experiment a spectrometer is used to analyze the light emitted by burning ion solutions.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

Science fair project that examines how light wavelengths affect photosynthesis in the aquatic plant: Elodea.

This science fair project idea explores if an LED light can be powered by vegetables and/or fruits.

This experiment evaluates whether a person's eye color affects their ability to identify colors in low light.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

Science fair project that demonstrates how a rainbow forms, by using water to split white light into its many colors.

This science project helps students gain understanding of bioluminescence, the phenomenon that allows fireflies and glow worms to give off light.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Measure the effectiveness of detergent containing a UV-absorbing compound in blocking UV-A radiation. Use black light and UV detecting beads.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

Create a double-slit interference out of cardboard. Produce an interference pattern that demonstrates the wave and particle characteristics of light.