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Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

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.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

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

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

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.

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 activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

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

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

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.