Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

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

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

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

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

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

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!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!