This science fair project idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

In this investigation, an oil spill is simulated in a jar to observe the damage that oil spills have on the ocean and ocean life.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

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

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

Here's a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.