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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

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

In this cool science fair project idea, kids conduct the ruler drop test on volunteers to determine whether reaction time can be improved with practice.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

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.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

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

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

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

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.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

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

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

4th graders construct an ocean food web to learn about consumers and trophic levels, food webs, and food chains in this cool ecology science fair project.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!