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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 it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

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

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

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.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

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.

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.

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

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

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

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

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

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

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

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

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

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

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.