Get a cool science fair project idea for middle schoolers on the effect of adding sugar to the growth of green plants.

This experiment will explore whether adding different substances to a gel affects its strength.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

The objective of this science fair project it to determine whether adding ethanol alcohol to gasoline slows the run time of a motor.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

Observe if dissolved aspirin will help plants grow healthier and faster in this science fair project idea.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Determine whether carpet placed on a lawn will kill grass and weeds. Choose an area of lawn that you would like to remove, record grass that is dead or dying.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

This science fair project explores how salt and sugar affect the melting rate of ice in water.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

This science fair project idea explores whether dogs do look like their owners.

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

In this fun science fair project idea, kids will experiment with various methods in order to discover the fastest way to cool a soda.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

This science fair project investigates how temperature of a room affects the burn rate of a candle.

Fibonacci sequences have been observed throughout nature, like in leaves and flowers. In this project, students find examples of the Fibonacci sequence.

This project investigates several commercially decaffeinated tea types (black, green, oolong, white) for the presence of detectable traces of caffeine.

This science fair project tested various nose cones to determine which would be the most ideal shape for propelling a water rocket.

The goal of this middle school science fair project is to examine the effect of caffeine on plant growth.

In this science fair project caffeine will be extracted from Gunpowder Green Tea, illustrating the isolation of a naturally occurring product from a plant.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.