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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

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

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.

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

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!

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this cleaning copper coins experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

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.

Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

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

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

Discover the force of water! This article provides step-by-step instructions for creating your own science experiment.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

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

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

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.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

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

Learn how matter transmits sound with a simple, hands-on experiment using sand, water and air.

Looking for a way to help your teen explore the fun side of physics? How about a round of Saturday morning cartoons?