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.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

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

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.