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.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

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.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

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

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

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

Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!