How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

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