Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.

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.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

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

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

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Ready for a game that's mostly about strategy with a little luck thrown in for good measure? Make math fact practice exciting and start rolling the dice!

In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

A valentine wreath brightens up any home on Valentine's Day. Craft a pretty valentine wreath out of colorful chocolate kisses.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

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.

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

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

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

Analyze this simple betting game with your fourth grade student in order to discuss probability.

Remember the classic card game, Go Fish? Here's a fun twist on it that will help your kid learn her the different parts of speech in a fun way!

Your child can twist and turn their way to creating a freestanding wire form! When they're done they can position and display their small statue wherever they want.