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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!

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

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.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

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

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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!

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

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

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

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!

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

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

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

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