Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

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.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Kids will love making sugar crystals in this sugar crystal science fair project which teaches important chemistry concepts like saturation and solubility.

In this fun science project, learn about what happens to cut fruit and experiment with how to stop apples from turning brown.

This science fair project compares the allelopathic affects of juglone, a chemical agent produced by the Black Walnut tree, on two plants.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

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.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

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.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

What is the best stain remover for clothes? In this fun and easy science fair project idea, students will identify the best method for laundry stain removal.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.