Physical Science Activities : Page 7

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

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!

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

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

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.

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!

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

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

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

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

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

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

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

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.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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.

Look for a correlation between temperature and the intensity of cricket chirping. Measure ambient temperature and sound intensity in decibels.

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!

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

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

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

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

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.