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This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

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

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

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

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

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

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

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

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

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?

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.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

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!

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

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

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

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

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!

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

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

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