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!

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.

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.