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Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

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.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

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

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!

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

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

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!

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

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

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

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

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

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

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.

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!