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Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

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.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin