Physical Science Activities : Page 5

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to learn about seismic waves and how fast they travel during an earthquake.

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

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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

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

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

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.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Invite your middle schooler to bungee jump ... with eggs! This experiment will demonstrate Newton's laws of physics in an entertaining way.

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

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.

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

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

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