Does electricity move better through thick wires or thin ones? kids will conduct this classic electricity experiment for this science fair project.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

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

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.