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.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

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

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

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

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?

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.

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.

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.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

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

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

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!