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

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

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

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!

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

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

Help your child get a grasp on what it was like to build gigantic ancient structures with this easy engineering activity about science and physics.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

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.

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

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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

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