Elementary School Physical Science Resources : Page 10

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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

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

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

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

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.

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

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

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!

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

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!

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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

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.

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