In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

What's the relationship between temperature, air humidity and static electricity? Kids will find out with this free static electricity science fair project.

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.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

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.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Saturn is the ringed planet in our solar system, a gas giant with rings made of ice and dust. Let's make a cool scale model with an old CD and some glitter!

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

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

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature