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

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!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

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!

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

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

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

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

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.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

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

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.

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

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

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

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

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

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!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

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

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!