Elementary School Physical Science Activities : Page 2

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

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.

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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!

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

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

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

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.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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