In this science fair project idea, kids make water dance on the surface of a hot pan with the Leidenfrost Effect.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Determine which metal has the highest rate of conductivity.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Science fair project that demonstrates how a rainbow forms, by using water to split white light into its many colors.

Help your child make an attractive frozen holiday ornament to hang outside during winter months.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Can you wink? Is your ability to wink genetic or simply based on chance? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Demonstrate which cooking method gets rid of the most fat.

This science fair project idea compares the mass and density of objects.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Experiment with the wonders of pressure and condensation by crushing a soda can with nothing but air and water!

This science fair project examines the vein structure (venation) of leaves in order to determine the class of the plant sample.

Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

This project examines how temperature affects the volume of gas in balloons.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

In this experiment we use Scotch Guard to make sand that resists water.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

This experiment will explore whether adding different substances to a gel affects its strength.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

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