Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

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

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

In this project, a basketball containing different psi is dropped to see how well it bounces.

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

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

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

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

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.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

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

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.