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

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

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.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

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

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

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

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

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?