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

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

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

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

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

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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

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.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

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

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

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

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

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!

In this science project, learn about water transport in plants and make a beautiful dyed floral arrangement with cohesion, adhesion, and xylem tubes!

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

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

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.