This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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

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

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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

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

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

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

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Is it magic? No...it's the amazing, gravity-defying capillary action experiment! Kids will love this dramatic and enlightening science fair 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.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.