Physical Science Activities : Page 9

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

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

This experiment investigates whether there are certain sounds that affect men and women differently

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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

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

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

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

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

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Want to give your teen some insight into the scientific method and get the house cleaned? This activity promises both!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

Design a hearing protection device to protect their ears from loud noises. Examine the properties of current protective hearing devices, materials.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

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

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

This science fair project idea studies how talking on a cell phone affect driving?

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

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

In this science fair experiment, students learn about the scientific principles behind Doppler ultrasound.

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

With this activity, not only will you be experimenting with giving accurate information, you'll also teach your child how to write good scientific procedures.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.