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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.

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

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

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.

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

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

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

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

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

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

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

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

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

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

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

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

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!