Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

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!

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

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.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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.

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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

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.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

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.

Help your child explore chromatography, which is the process of separating colors or pigments, and create a neat art project in the process!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!