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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!

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

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!

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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

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

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

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.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

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!

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

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

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

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

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

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.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

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.

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

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