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Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

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

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

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

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

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!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

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!

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

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

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

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

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

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

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

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

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

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

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

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

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

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