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.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

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

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!

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

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!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

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!

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

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

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!

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

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