Physical Science Activities : Page 8

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

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

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

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!

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

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

In this project students determine which instruments composers use to create birdsongs and birdcalls in classical music.

This quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

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!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

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

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.

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

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

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

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.

Learn how matter transmits sound with a simple, hands-on experiment using sand, water and air.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

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

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

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

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Looking for a way to help your teen explore the fun side of physics? How about a round of Saturday morning cartoons?

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

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