Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

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.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

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.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Enter the buzz worthy world of bee watching and find out what time bees like to wake up!

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

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

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!

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

What is the best stain remover for clothes? In this fun and easy science fair project idea, students will identify the best method for laundry stain removal.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

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