If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

If you are tired of hearing that your children are bored, why not try doing some science experiments for kids?

Let me be transparent–I’m not going to pretend these kitchen experiments won’t create a mess. They will. There will be vinegar on your floor, food coloring on hands that lasts a day or two, and ...

You will need juices of different densities, a narrow glass, an eye dropper (or turkey type baster) for the number 12 on our list of cool experiments to do at home with household items. Before you ...

There's a whole world of home science projects beyond the vinegar and baking soda volcano. Credit: peopleimages via Getty Images The vinegar and baking soda volcano is a science fair classic, but ...

1. Shred one head of red cabbage and place in a large bowl. 2. Add enough tap water (not distilled!) to cover the cabbage.

Pour some milk in a dish (whole milk works best, but honestly, use whatever’s not expired), drop in some food coloring, then touch it with a dish soap-dipped cotton swab. The colors will scatter like ...

You will need half a lemon, water, spoon, bowl, cotton bud, white paper, and a lamp or other light bulb. Need a cool experiment to do at home with household items? What’s cooler than making invisible ...