Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

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.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

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.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

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

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

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.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

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!

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

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

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.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how: