Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

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.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

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

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.

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

This science fair project idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

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