What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

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.

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

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

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

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

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.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

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

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.