Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

This project tests the hypothesis that dark colors absorb more heat than light colors.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

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

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

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

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This science fair project idea researches how your choice of clothing affect how hot or cool you feel during the day.

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

The project investigates the affect music has on plant growth while experimenting with rock, classical and no music.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.