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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.

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!

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

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

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

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.

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

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

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

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

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

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!