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.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Create your own version of an Aboriginal Australian dot painting in this fun activity!

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

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

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Check out this game that provides an enjoyable way of demonstrating how recorded results can be expressed in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Invite your fifth grader to design a fleet of miniature paddle boats to race in the family bathtub.

In this project, several food items are tested to determine whether they contain starch.

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.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!