Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

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

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

This science fair project idea deals with the qualities of shade on a sunny day.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.