It’s really true—science can be fun! Engaging kids with hands-on experiments activates multiple parts of the brain, which means they’re more likely to retain what they’ve learned.

Science doesn’t have to be limited to labs! You can create exciting and simple experiments right in your home, using everyday ...

Are your kids a little nervous for that first day back? Get them in a mellow mood with this groovy lava lamp experiment. Plus they’ll learn about the scientific properties of oil and water.

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These virtual experiments are optimized for high school students, but anyone can learn the basics of materials science and engineering ... into a cavity of the desired shape and permitted to cool to a ...

So even though this microscope has never actually seen its full price of $800 in maybe ever, the price of $90 is still a good ...

With the help of our sister magazine "How It Works," we've pulled together some of the best science books for kids of all ages ... There are also several DIY projects that tackle some of the ...

Advent calendars make counting down the days until Christmas a daily delight. Here, we’ve gathered a collection of our ...

Hirshhorn Kids at Home Unique hands-on projects inspired by your favorite Hirshhorn artworks ... stories that explore the American Latino experience. From the Smithsonian Science Education Center, a ...

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Aeronautics and astronomy, bubbles and bees, robots and rockets, and a host of other STEM-related activities were on colorful ...