Physical Science Activities : Page 6

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Experiment with the wonders of pressure and condensation by crushing a soda can with nothing but air and water!

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

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Experiment with magnetism in this 8th grade science activity in which your child will create a working compass using a steel needle, magnet, and jar.

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!

Check out this fun science fair project idea to learn about seismic waves and how fast they travel during an earthquake.

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

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

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.

Show your teen how to make her own beeswax lip balm. It's one of the simplest do-it-yourself activities, and it's fun to make!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

Does your child know that salt water conducts electricity? This simple experiment will show how salt water acts as a conductor to electrical currents.

Want to give your teen some insight into the scientific method and get the house cleaned? This activity promises both!

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Help your child get a grasp on what it was like to build gigantic ancient structures with this easy engineering activity about science and physics.

.Have you ever had problems with your wifi signal strength? In this experiment you will learn about how wireless signals pass through the air and solid objects.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.