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In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

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.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

Do human lie detectors exist? Charge up your powers of observation to see if you can tell a lie from the truth.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

Science fair project that demonstrates that rotting food attracts insects that lay eggs on it.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.

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

This project examines germs and their spread in households. The goal is to learn how to stop the spread of germs and other diseases.

This science fair project idea examines the differences between bottle water, filtered water, and tap water.

Do you hate to waste energy? In this experiment, you will design a machine that is powered by the process known as energy transformation.

Design a livable building that functions without electricity. Consider necessities, comforts and entertainment. Build a scale model of your design.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.