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!

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

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!

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

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.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

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!

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

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

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

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

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

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

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

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

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!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

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.

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

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.