CASCADE, Mich. — Looking for a fun activity to do at home with your kids? This science experiment is fun for all ages and teaches static electricity during the wintertime! Meteorologist Isabella ...

Lightning is the simple process of balancing negatively and positively charged electrons in the atmosphere. We can do this on a small scale with electric shock on your finger when you and another ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bright lights were in little hands and even brighter minds at Windsor Park Elementary School on Wednesday. It was a lab day for one fourth grade science class. The young ...

Watch as tiny pieces of foil magically dance and float inside a bottle! This fascinating experiment demonstrates the invisible force of static electricity and shows how electrical charges can move ...

Transform ordinary citrus fruits into natural batteries! This experiment demonstrates how chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy using simple household items. You'll create enough ...

Are you looking for engaging and educational activities to spark your child’s curiosity? A great solution is to set up easy science experiments that use everyday household items and bring science to ...

Growing up, we all had to do all kinds of science projects in school. For Baby Boomers, here are several classic science projects that just about everyone had to do at least once.

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Franklin studied electricity and proved lightning’s electrical nature with a key and kite. Franklin made groundbreaking discoveries in his study of electricity. He wrote up his observations and ...