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

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

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.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

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

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

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

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

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

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

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

The project determines the forces that cause paper airplanes to fly and determine which type of paper airplane flies the farthest.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

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.