Elementary School Physical Science Activities : Page 6

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

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

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

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 is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

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

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

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.

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

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

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!

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

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

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

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

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

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.