Physical Science Activities : Page 7

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

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

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

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

What is the Doppler Effect, or the Doppler Shift? The purpose of this science fair project is to determine how distance impacts the Doppler Effect.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

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

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

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Find a mathematical relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and distance from the sound source. Use a pedometer and a sound level meter.

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

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

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

The goal of this science fair project is to evaluate the effect of heat on sound wave frequency.

Have you or your child ever heard that nursery rhyme and wondered just what curds and whey are anyway? Do this simple experiment together to find out!

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

Find out the differences (if any) in the frequencies of voices produced from a computer, from a phone, and directly coming out of the voice box of a human.

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.

Show your teen how to make her own beeswax lip balm. It's one of the simplest do-it-yourself activities, and it's fun to make!

In this fun science fair project idea learn the difference between additive and subtractive color and why they are handled differently.

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

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