Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!