Matter and Change Activities

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

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.

Got a young scientist at home? Try this project with him!Create your own molecule design with this home-made clay recipe and some toothpicks!

The goal of this science fair project is to assess the acidity levels of common food and household products using pH test strips.

What do you get when you combine science and fairies? Fairy scientists who make their own potion, of course! This activity promotes critical thinking skills as your child mixes, experiments, and creates their very own fairy potions.

Set your teen on the beat in a real world "crime scene" investigation. Can he tell whose fingerprints are on a drinking glass?

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

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

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

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

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

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!

This activity is a great introduction to polymer chemistry. It might seem complicated, but all you'll need is the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

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

Have you or your child ever heard that nursery rhyme and wondered just what curds and whey are anyway? Do this simple experiment together to find out!

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.

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

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

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!