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.

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

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

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

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

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

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

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

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?