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

In this windmill model science project, you will build a windmill to learn about wheel-and-axle machines and how these simple machines are used to do work.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

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.

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

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!

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

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

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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