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.

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

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

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.

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.

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!

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

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!

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

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 project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

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.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

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.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

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.