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Dig into the physics of pool to explore some cool applied math and learn about what happens in an elastic collision of equal masses.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Looking for a way to help your teen explore the fun side of physics? How about a round of Saturday morning cartoons?

Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

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.

Use applied math to model orbital eccentricity in this cool science fair project for 7th grade.

Give your kid the opportunity to experiment with color combinations, and how the tape is applied as they make special cards for friends and family.

This awesome diffraction grating experiment puts high school students' applied math skills to the test by having them calculate the wavelength of laser light.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Here's a fun activity to reinforce the physics concept of stored energy for your middle schooler.

Research responsibilities of physicists, and common thinking patterns. Devise a questionnaire that measures career aptitude in physics.

Kids use applied math to build and test a parabolic mirror solar hot dog cooker in this cool engineering science fair project idea for middle school.

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

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

In this physics project, you'll learn how to find the maximum height of a projectile using some math and trigonometry.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

Science fair project which teaches you about the principles of physics within a vacuum by creating a vacuum chamber.

Invite your middle schooler to bungee jump ... with eggs! This experiment will demonstrate Newton's laws of physics in an entertaining way.

A cool physics science fair project idea for 7th grade exploring the application of distance, velocity, and time equations.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Make a periscope with milk cartons and mirrors! This preschool activity is great for playing secret agent and learning simple physics.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

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!

The Galileo inclined plane physics experiment was one of the first ways scientists calculated acceleration due to gravity. Do it yourself in this project!