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!

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

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?

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

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

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

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

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

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

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

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.

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