Museum of Science and Industry: Make a Friend From Soil and Seeds

It's time to roll up those sleeves and get a little dirty in the second lesson plan of this series on the science of food. Investigate where plants and animals get the minerals they need to live in this two-part exploration of soil....

Sift through soil and learn about why it's important for organic processes. After discussing what makes up soil, such as the living organisms and what types of soil have more nutrients, kids sample layers of mulch and deeper soil to...

What is most necessary for seeds to grow into a plant? Watch a video that describes and models how a seed can become a plant with the help of two basic components.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to make homemade ice cream. Learn the chemistry and physics behind this summertime treat.

Clear instructions, with a photo of each step, explaining how to make a 'worm farm' in a large jar.

Step-by-step illustrated instructions for an experiment investigating how a lever works. An explanation of the science involved is given at the end.

Check out this step-by-step experiment and, before you know it, you'll be growing a garden in a glove.

Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to create and observe the results of the chemical reaction between vinegar and baking soda.

A popular plant experiment where food coloring is added to the water that flowers sit in, to see how this affects the color of the flowers. It demonstrates how water travels through the xylem of a flower stem.

Become a forensic investigator, and follow these simple step-by-step instructions to take, examine, and identify your fingerprints.