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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.…
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Magic Spinning Pen - A Magnet Science Experiment for Kids
February 10, 2016
Make a pen balance on its point and spin - using the power of magnetism! This is a fun science experiment for kids. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Magnets…
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Jumping Goop! An Awesome Static Electricity Demonstration with Cornstarch
January 21, 2016
Make cornstarch goop jump with the power of static electricity! Kids will love this fun science demonstration! The middle two boys and I are learning about electricity right now, and I found…
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STEM Building Challenge for Kids: LEGO Duplo and Pool Noodle Marble Run
January 13, 2016
Build a marble track with pool noodles and Duple LEGO® bricks! This is the perfect engineering challenge for a rainy day, or use it with a group of kids because it's fun…
