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.

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

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Get a cool and easy science fair project idea which helps high school students in understanding concepts behind the working of a microphone.

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.

Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.

Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

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

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!

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!

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!

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

This exploration of different types of energy will help young minds appreciate and observe thermal, kinetic, mechanical, and other forms of energy.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

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

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!

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

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

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

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

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.