Physical Science Activities : Page 6

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.

Determine the relationship between the speed of a sound and the temperature of the air it passes through.

Experiment with magnetism in this 8th grade science activity in which your child will create a working compass using a steel needle, magnet, and jar.

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!

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

Build an electroscope, a simple device that measures static electricity, or the freely flowing electrical charges of the atmosphere!

Get a cool and easy science fair project idea which helps high school students in understanding concepts behind the working of a microphone.

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!

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.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

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

This kids' activity is fun to perform and impressive to watch. Plus, it's a great example of Newton's First Law of Motion at work.

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.

Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

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

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!

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!

This activity is a great introduction to polymer chemistry. It might seem complicated, but all you'll need is the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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

In this fun science fair project idea learn about the multiple sources of radio waves and fin out how difficult it is to block them.

Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

This project determines what percentage of test subjects react adversely to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard and explores their physiological responses.

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

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.