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

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

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.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

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

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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

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

This science fair project enhances the understanding and awareness of energy use and explores the concept of energy efficient.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

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

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

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

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.