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Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

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

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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

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

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

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

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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.

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

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

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!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

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

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

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?

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!