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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

Does the temperature of a magnet affect its strength? Learn about the relationship between magnets and temperature with this cool physics science fair project.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Help your child get a grasp on what it was like to build gigantic ancient structures with this easy engineering activity about science and physics.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

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!

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

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

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.