What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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 in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

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

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

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

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

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

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

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

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

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!