Science fair project about different digital image file types, compares different encoding algorithms used to compress the data.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

Free science fair project idea examining how different types of water affect plant germination and growth.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Melt the ice, but save the lawn. The objective of this science fair project is to explore the effects of different substances on melting ice.

Check out this cool and free middle school science fair project idea on how to make a solar oven.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Do human lie detectors exist? Charge up your powers of observation to see if you can tell a lie from the truth.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Determine how wind speed affects the stability of a kite and the ease of getting it into the air.

Are red apples really sweeter than green apples? The objective of this science fair project is to test the theory with quantitative evidence.

This research project teaches students about synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes sensory overlap.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.