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Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Is your child struggling with the principles of magnetism? Here's a fun activity to demonstrate polarity and understand the basic principles of magnetism.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

This science fair project idea shows how a vibrating object transfers energy to whatever it touches.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Got a young scientist at home? Try this project with him!Create your own molecule design with this home-made clay recipe and some toothpicks!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Look for a correlation between temperature and the intensity of cricket chirping. Measure ambient temperature and sound intensity in decibels.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Make stunning pendulum waves and learn the math behind the patterns generated with this cool and easy science project.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

This fun, think-outside-the-box activity introduces kids to gravity and other basic scientific concepts as they construct an impressive marble run!

Find out whether matching resonant frequencies can cause objects to shatter.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

This potato cannon activity teaches your middle schooler about the principle of Boyle's Law. Make a potato cannon and have a blast learning about science.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!