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Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

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

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

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

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

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

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