In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

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

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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

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

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

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

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

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