This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

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!

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

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.

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

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

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