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.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

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.

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.