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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!

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.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

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.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

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

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

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.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

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

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

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 Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

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!

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

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!

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.

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

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.