In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

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.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

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

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

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

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

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

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

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

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

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

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

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.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

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.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

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

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

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

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