Summer is here, and if you're like many of us, that means you now have a house full of kids in desperate need of something to keep them amused.  When Fortnite loses its appeal, wrangle up your kids and some basic crafting materials and have some hands-on fun with these easy science experiments.

Here's all seven videos in our Building Up STEAM series of DIY projects and activities for you and your kids.  These are all a great way to spend a summer afternoon, or they can expanded upon for science projects in the upcoming school year.  (If you like these at-home experiments, you should see our live assembly shows!)

Levitating Ping Pong Ball Make a ping pong ball float on a column of air - a simple demonstration of Bernoulli's principle!
Water Cycle in a Bag Our most popular science experiment!  Easily visualize and understand how the water cycle works - great for all ages!
Homemade Hovercraft Make a tabletop hovercraft using some common household items.  Lots of fun!
Pencil Poke Trick An incredible stunt!  Sharpen your pencils and get ready to learn about surface tension!
Water Density Rainbow Create a beautiful display of water density!  Great for a kitchen chemistry project or a science fair demonstration.
Colors and Chemicals Make an artistic masterpiece and have some fun with this colorful baking soda and vinegar experiment.
Do-it-yourself Ice Cream A delicious way to spend a summer afternoon - making your own ice cream!  No special equipment required!

We hope you will enjoy this series of DIY science activities for kids. We made these videos so you can bring a little field trip to your own home or classroom any day!