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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!

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.

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

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

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.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

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

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.

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

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

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

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

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

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.