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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!

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

This heart print makes the perfect simple and sweet gift for Valentine's Day!

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

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

Use a simple toothbrush and a splatter painting technique to create this sparkling skyline work of art!

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

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

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

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!

Inspired by the crispy, crunchy leaves of fall, this fanciful project is simple, easy and completely affordable. Now that's something to be thankful for!

Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Introduce your child to the concepts of positive and negative space in design with this simple yet striking Valentine's Day art project.

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!

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.

You can try this simple activity with your third grader to get him thinking about the real world math you use everyday.

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!

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

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!

Create your very own rubber stamp using rubber bands and cardboard. This is a simple way to create a beautiful design that can be used again and again.

Show your child how to write a diamante poem, which makes use of a simple structure and results in a diamond-shaped poem.

If you love the look of yarn but aren't in the mood for complicated knitting or crocheting, have your child create simple and beautiful yarn letters.

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

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

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

Practice math facts with your third grader was never so simple! This activity makes addition, subtraction, multiplication, and even division a lot more fun!

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.