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In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

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

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

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

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

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

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.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

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

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

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

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

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.