Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

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

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

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!

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!

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.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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!

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this cleaning copper coins experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

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

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

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

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

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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

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

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

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

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.

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

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

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

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

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