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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.