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DIY Pattern Building Blocks: An Awesome STEM Activity for Kids!
July 17, 2016
These simple pattern blocks are easy to make, and they have been a huge hit with my kids! There are so many ways to learn and discover with this fun…
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Make a Ping Pong Ball Launcher!
July 6, 2016
Shoot ping pong balls through the air with this fun (and simple!) homemade toy. You probably have everything on hand to make one, and it's a great opportunity to learn…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into an Epic Marble Run
June 23, 2016
Use cardboard, craft sticks, and hot glue to create an epic marble run! The marbles land in paper cups at the bottom of the track. This is a fantastic engineering…
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Science for Kids: Make Old Pennies Shiny Again!
June 19, 2016
Here's a simple chemistry project for kids to explore - make old pennies shiny and clean again with salt and vinegar! Why do pennies look dull and brown as they…
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5 Engineering Challenges with Clothespins, Binder Clips, and Craft Sticks
May 8, 2016
Five engineering challenges for kids - with wooden clothespins, binder clips, and craft sticks! It's a simple STEM activity that kids of all ages will love. Move over, expensive building…
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Simple Machines Science Lesson: Lift Water with An Archimedes' Screw
April 28, 2016
This Archimedes' screw is such a neat science lesson about simple machines! We use screws all the time to hold things together, but screws are also used to raise and…
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Simple Machines for Kids: LEGO Pulleys STEM Building Challenge
March 31, 2016
Combine science and LEGO® building in this fun STEM engineering challenge for kids! Can you build a LEGO® pulley system that makes it easier (less work) to lift a load…
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Build a Simple Electric Motor (Homopolar Motor)
March 15, 2016
Learn about electricity with this simple science project for kids - Use a battery, a magnet, and some copper wire to build your own electric motor that really spins! This post…
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Engineering for Kids: Build a Changeable Pegboard Marble Run
March 9, 2016
Yes, we love building marble runs over here! We're back with another idea, and this is particularly a good one for kids to build themselves. It's easy to rearrange the…
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Make a CD Case Viewer for Magnets and Iron Filings
March 3, 2016
Here is a fun little tip for containing the mess when using iron filings and magnets with kids! We have been studying about magnets in the middle boys' science book.…
