This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

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

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

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

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

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.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

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 science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.