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

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

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

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.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

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!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

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.

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

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

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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

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

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

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

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

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.

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

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

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!