This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

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.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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

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.

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.

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.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

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

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

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

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!