Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

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.

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

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

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!

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

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

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

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

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

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!