In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

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 middle school science fair project determines whether DNA is most easily extracted from under-ripe, ripe, or over-ripe strawberries.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.

Science fair project which determines whether your current calorie intake will cause you to lose or gain weight over time.

In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a model roller coaster that a marble can travel through.

Check out this fun science project idea to explore different types of starches and learn how removing starch affects the quality and taste of food.

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

Science fair project idea that measures fuel efficiency in cars. Calculate cost per mile by comparing fuel cost and consumption data.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

In this science fair project caffeine will be extracted from Gunpowder Green Tea, illustrating the isolation of a naturally occurring product from a plant.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

The purpose of this project is to determine if there are fluctuations in the rising and the setting of the sun and the position of the earth as it rotates.

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

This middle school project examines the strength of horizontal versus vertical pointing eggshells.

The goal of this science fair project was to evaluate the ElectroMagnetic Field produced by Radio Frequency Identification transmitters.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

This science fair project idea discovers the principle of conservation of mass.

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

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.

Measure the effectiveness of detergent containing a UV-absorbing compound in blocking UV-A radiation. Use black light and UV detecting beads.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

In this cool science fair project idea, kids conduct the ruler drop test on volunteers to determine whether reaction time can be improved with practice.

Learn about our cognitive capacity of attention and to learn about factors that influence attention.

Explore the relationship between personality traits and birth order effects.

What does yeast eat? Sugar, of course. But yeast also has some powerful enemies in the form of antifungal agents! Kids test them out in this fun yeast lab.

Assess physical and mental states of subject before and after drinking coffee. Compare initial expectations with their reported conditions.