Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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 popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

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

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.