This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

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

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

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

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

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

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

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

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

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

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

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

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?

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

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

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

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

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

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