Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

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 teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

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.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

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

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

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

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.