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

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

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

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

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

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

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!

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

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.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

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

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

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

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

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

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

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