The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.

Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

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

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.