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

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!

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

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.

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

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!

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

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

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

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.

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.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

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.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

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.