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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.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

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.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.