When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

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

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

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

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

In this fun science fair project idea learn the difference between additive and subtractive color and why they are handled differently.

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.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

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!

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

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

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

Future whistleblowers can learn about product safety standards with this exercise in writing and researching.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!