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All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

The objective of this experiment is to identify common materials that absorb sound waves with the greatest efficiency.

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.

This science fair project idea studies how talking on a cell phone affect driving?

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

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.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

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.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

What is the Doppler Effect, or the Doppler Shift? The purpose of this science fair project is to determine how distance impacts the Doppler Effect.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Illustrate the idea of light refraction with this exciting and mystifying experiment.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

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

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.

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

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

This science project examines the history of earthquakes and what we can do to prevent future disasters.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

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