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The goal of this science fair project is to evaluate the effect of heat on sound wave frequency.

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!

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

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.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

What happens when light hits a hard surface? Find out by conducting a simple light reflection experiment with your preschooler.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

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

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

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

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.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

This activity is a great introduction to polymer chemistry. It might seem complicated, but all you'll need is the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

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.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.