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Explore concepts in current and coltage with these Van de Graaff generator experiments.

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

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

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

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!

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

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

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

Learn how matter transmits sound with a simple, hands-on experiment using sand, water and air.

What do you get when you combine science and fairies? Fairy scientists who make their own potion, of course! This activity promotes critical thinking skills as your child mixes, experiments, and creates their very own fairy potions.

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

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

What happens when light hits a hard surface? Find out by conducting a simple light reflection experiment with your preschooler.

Build an electroscope, a simple device that measures static electricity, or the freely flowing electrical charges of the atmosphere!

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

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

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

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.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

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 quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

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!