Physical Science Resources : Page 11

This exploration of different types of energy will help young minds appreciate and observe thermal, kinetic, mechanical, and other forms of energy.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Demonstrate how we are able to locate sounds, echolocation. Have a blindfolded subject locate you by the sound of your clapping.

This science fair project idea demonstrates sonar mapping of the ocean floor.

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

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

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.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Have your child try this classic experiment that demonstrates circular motion using a bucket and rope. Be careful, you might get soaked!

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

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

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

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

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

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

This science fair project idea shows how a vibrating object transfers energy to whatever it touches.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.