Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

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.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

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.

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

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

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

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.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

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

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.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

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!

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

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

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

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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