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

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

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

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

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

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.

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

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

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.