Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

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

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

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

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

In this fun science project, learn about what happens to cut fruit and experiment with how to stop apples from turning brown.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

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

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!