This project will examine the relationship between materials and air resistance.

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

Observe trends in the properties of writing materials over past 5000 years and extrapolate to future time. Prepare a table that compares writing material.

Science far project which determines whether the material of a baseball bat affects the distance that the baseball will travel.

This project will explore whether test subjects, deprived of points of reference, will, in attempting to walk a straight course, walk in circles.

This project explores how and how much one family can reduce the amount of garbage they accumulate over a three month period.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Air resistance is a crucial factor when designing a parachute. In this science fair project, students find what type of material works best as a parachute.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Examine how a battery can be made from everyday materials.

Compare the ignition rates of various types of flame-retardant materials.

Use natural materials to try out a new kind of weaving. Your child will enjoy gathering their materials outside and then using them to create a piece of art!

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

Science fair project that determines which materials cause the most friction by sliding blocks of wood down a ramp.

Science fair project that determines the correlation between the ability of selected materials to conduct heat and a material's density.

Demonstrate the principle of jet propulsion in this science fair project by building a rocket from household materials.

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

Science fair project that explores the phenomenon of Non-Newtonian fluids by exerting force on different materials.

This experiment explores how listening in to a one-sided conversation affects concentration.

Compare the whitening abilities of four different brands of whitening toothpaste to see which one whitens the fastest and which one whitens the most.

Compare ability of selected materials to block UV-A radiation. Shine black light though glass at detecting beads underneath. Note color intensity.

Science fair project that examines how cell membranes allow the inward and outward flow of materials as demonstrated by eggs.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

How fast does light travel in different mediums? Kids conduct a cool refraction experiment in materials like water and air for this science fair project.