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

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

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

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

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

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!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

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.

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

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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

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

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.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

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

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!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

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

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

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

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

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.