Article by Marie Winston

If you are like most parents, chances are you want to help your child do well at school. There are times, however, when this is easier said than done. Science fair projects can be particularly stressful for children because of their competitive atmosphere, and it is easy for this stress to be transferred to parents. Fortunately, there are numerous projects that you can do with your child, that are simple, fun and informative. You can go for an old standby, such as a model volcano, or you could be more adventurous with a ferrofluid purchase. Each of these projects can be fun and educational and will give you a chance to spend quality time with your child.

There is a reason that the model volcano has been a popular science fair project for decades. It is simple to make, easy to work and impressive to watch. The first step is to build the volcano structure itself. While you can use a number of different materials, the most popular is papier-m