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

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.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

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

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

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

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

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

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

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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.