Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

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!

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

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

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

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

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

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 kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

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

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

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

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

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

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

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

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

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

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.

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

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