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

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

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

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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

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

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.