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.

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.

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!

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

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

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!

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.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

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!

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

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

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

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

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 activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

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!

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

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.

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?

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!