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

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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.

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

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

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!

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.

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

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

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!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

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