How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

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

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

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

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.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

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.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

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!

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.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

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!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

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