Physical Science Resources : Page 12

Find out whether matching resonant frequencies can cause objects to shatter.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

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

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?

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

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

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

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

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.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

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

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Learn how matter transmits sound with a simple, hands-on experiment using sand, water and air.

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

Have your child try this classic experiment that demonstrates circular motion using a bucket and rope. Be careful, you might get soaked!

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.

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

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!

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

Invite your middle schooler to bungee jump ... with eggs! This experiment will demonstrate Newton's laws of physics in an entertaining way.

Does your child know that salt water conducts electricity? This simple experiment will show how salt water acts as a conductor to electrical currents.

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!