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

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

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

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

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.

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

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

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!