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.

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!

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

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.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

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.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

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