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What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

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.

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.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

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.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

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

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

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!

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

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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

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!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!