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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!

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.

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!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

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.

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

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

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