Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

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

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

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

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

This science fair project idea examines whether plants are still able to grow normally if they are turned upside-down.

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

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

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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.

This science fair project idea's objective is to become familiar with items your family regularly throws in the trash.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

In this science project, learn about water transport in plants and make a beautiful dyed floral arrangement with cohesion, adhesion, and xylem tubes!

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

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