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

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

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

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

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

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.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

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

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

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.

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

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.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.