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!

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.

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.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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!

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!

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

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

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