Science Activities : Page 35

Ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel! The purpose of this experiment is to identify a starch plant that produces the largest quantity of ethanol.

Examine how a battery can be made from everyday materials.

Saturn is the ringed planet in our solar system, a gas giant with rings made of ice and dust. Let's make a cool scale model with an old CD and some glitter!

Science fair project that explore how compound motion works by examining how gravity is affected by horizontal force.

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

This plaster fossil activity is a fun supplement to preschool science. Use plaster to make imprints of your child's handprints, footprints and other objects!

Help your child make an attractive frozen holiday ornament to hang outside during winter months.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

In this activity, you child will learn about how heat changes food. On the next sunny day, head outdoors to make a treat in an outside oven! Here's how:

Science fair project about different digital image file types, compares different encoding algorithms used to compress the data.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science fair project idea explores if people with cool skin tones prefer cool colors and people with warm skin tones prefer warm colors.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

Have fun with bubbles and find out why there are bubbles in your tap water in this cool science fair project idea.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Help your middle schooler improve his observation skills by playing this simple observation and spatial memorization game.

Check out this cool middle school science fair project idea to determine if shopping carts are really carriers of harmful bacteria.

Save money by making compost! Use this science fair project idea to determine which composting methods best encourage decomposition of organic matter.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Learn about the right-hand rule for magnetic force! Use a cathode ray tube in this physics experiment to see a magnetic field's effect on an electron beam.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate which food wrapping works best to keep refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods from spoiling.

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

Here's how you and your teen can stage your own formal debateâbeyond arguing why chores are unethical! Formal debates improve teens' critical thinking skills.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This science fair project idea explores if male or female humans are more likely to exhibit some form of color blindness.