Learn about calorimetry, make a bomb calorimeter, and experiment with combusting different nuts to see which one produces the most energy!

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

A project to reinforce learning about the layers of the rainforest, rain forest ecosystem, and the greenhouse effect.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

This project examines how temperature affects the volume of gas in balloons.

This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

Determine the relationship between the speed of a sound and the temperature of the air it passes through.

Determine whether a hot liquid cools off faster when liquid is added before or after a two minute wait.

Determine which seeds are most likely to survive harsh winter conditions (low temperatures).

Test whether cutting up meats will make it cook faster than just cooking it whole.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

Explore the best way to store popcorn kernels. It examines the impact of moisture and temperature on unpopped kernels.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

This project compares different liquids and the freezing, melting and boiling points of liquids.

Explore the wattage of microwaves in relevance to cooking time.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

see whether all liquids evaporate at the same rate. In other words, does water evaporate at the same rate as juice?

Salmonella and E.coli are common food contaminates. This experiment measures the time it takes for E.coli and Salmonella to reach hazardous levels in fish.

Compare air temperature with the infrared temperature from a reflecting surface at different times of the day, in shade and in sunlight.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Determine whether fresh vegetables have more calories or less calories than canned vegetables.