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Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

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.

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

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

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.

Before digital cameras, before Polaroids, there was the original pinhole camera. Build a pinhole camera and see what true vintage photography looks like!

What's the difference between centripetal and centrifugal force? Students find out by seeing both in action as they conduct this experiment.

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

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

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.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

This science fair project idea demonstrates sonar mapping of the ocean floor.

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

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

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!

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

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!

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

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

This kids' activity is fun to perform and impressive to watch. Plus, it's a great example of Newton's First Law of Motion at work.