This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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.

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

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

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

Kids build a desert food chain, desert food web, and desert food pyramid in this cool science fair project to learn about trophic levels and consumers.

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

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.