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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.

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

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.

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.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

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!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

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

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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