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What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

This project investigates whether chewing gum can help a majority of people with focus and concentration.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Experiment with magnetism in this 8th grade science activity in which your child will create a working compass using a steel needle, magnet, and jar.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

There is debate about whether chalkboards or whiteboards are better. This experiment explores which leads to better retention of visually-displayed information.

This experiment explores how listening in to a one-sided conversation affects concentration.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

This science fair project idea explores whether a person's ability to see under very dim lighting conditions diminishes with age.

This activity turns your kid into the family weatherman. Plus, it teaches him to collect data and begin to understand graphing.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

This project compares test subjects' responses to whining and other "attachment" and attention-getting sounds to determine which sounds are most distracting.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

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

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

This science fair project idea studies past and current fads and trends.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Test of the effect of exercise on rote memory. Prepare a single list of 40 randomly chosen words. Have volunteers recall as many words as possible.

Explore convex and concave objects and how they reflect light.

Determine the effect of reading aloud on memory skills. Prepare a list of randomly chosen words, ask volunteers to recall as many as possible from the list.