In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

What's the relationship between temperature, air humidity and static electricity? Kids will find out with this free static electricity science fair project.

Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.

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.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

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.

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!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

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.

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

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

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!

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.