Physical Science Resources : Page 15

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

What is the Doppler Effect, or the Doppler Shift? The purpose of this science fair project is to determine how distance impacts the Doppler Effect.

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

In this science fair experiment, students learn about the scientific principles behind Doppler ultrasound.

Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.

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!

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

This experiment investigates whether there are certain sounds that affect men and women differently

For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

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!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

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

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Illustrate the idea of light refraction with this exciting and mystifying experiment.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

This science project examines the history of earthquakes and what we can do to prevent future disasters.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

The goal of this science fair project is to evaluate the effect of heat on sound wave frequency.

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!

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