Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

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!

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

In this fun science fair project idea learn the difference between additive and subtractive color and why they are handled differently.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this cleaning copper coins experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

This project determines what percentage of test subjects react adversely to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard and explores their physiological responses.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

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

Find a mathematical relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and distance from the sound source. Use a pedometer and a sound level meter.

For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

Look for a correlation between temperature and the intensity of cricket chirping. Measure ambient temperature and sound intensity in decibels.

In this cool sound resonance experiment, learn about frequency and pitch, and use a tuning fork to calculate sound velocity in air.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

The goal of this science fair project is to evaluate the effect of heat on sound wave frequency.