This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

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

Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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!

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!

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

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.

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.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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

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

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.

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

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