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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

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

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

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.

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

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

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

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

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

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.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

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

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.

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.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

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

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!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.