In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

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?

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

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

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

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.

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 homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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

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.

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

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

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

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!

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Help your child get a grasp on what it was like to build gigantic ancient structures with this easy engineering activity about science and physics.

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

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