How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

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

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

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

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.

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

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

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

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.

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.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

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.

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

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

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.