How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

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

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Explore the craters, maria, and highlands on the surface of the Moon! In this fun science project you'll create a 3-D model of the moon using paper mache.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.