What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

This science fair project examines the different composition of fungi and plants.

This experiment investigates whether the Ranschburg Effect is observed more frequently in older or younger adults.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.

Does nail polish really slow the growth of nails? Explore in this science fair project idea.

Learn how to make a periscope with this cool engineering science fair project idea, and learn about optics to learn how a periscope works.

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?

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

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

Learn about the Atwood Machine and Newton's 2nd Law with a pulley and masses of different weights in this physics science project.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Check out this cool middle school science fair project idea to determine if shopping carts are really carriers of harmful bacteria.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Science fair project that uses iodine solution to demonstrate how starch is turned into sugar when it is chewed in the mouth.

This project uses toy cars to determine how friction and gravity affect cars and braking.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

We're all familiar with the idea that some songs âget stuck in your head.â This experiment explores the validity of that claim.

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

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

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 fair project demonstrates the "power of conformity".

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.