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

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

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!

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

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

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.