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What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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!

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

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!

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.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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

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

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.