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5 Engineering Challenges for Kids (Cups, Craft Sticks, and Cubes!)
August 25, 2024
Inspire kids with these 5 Engineering Challenges with Cups, Craft Sticks, and Wood Cubes! Such simple materials, and yet we have been having a blast building all kinds of amazing…
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Cool Science Experiments for Kids
July 28, 2024
Science Experiments for Elementary and Middle School This post was updated in July 2024. Here's a collection of cool science experiments that kids will love! I've chosen experiments that use…
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Water Filter Science Experiment
June 18, 2024
This water filter science experiment is the perfect addition to any earth science unit! It's easy to do, and students of all ages will enjoy this science activity. I would…
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Paper Plate Marble Track
May 31, 2024
Build your own paper plate marble roller coaster with supplies from around the house! Here's an engineering challenge for kids that is SOOO much fun to build and play with.…
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Make an Easy and Safe Pinhole Eclipse Viewer
April 3, 2024
Make a pinhole eclipse viewer, and see the solar eclipse... without looking at the sun! On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will occur all across the United States, and…
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Build the Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle with LEGO Bricks
March 3, 2024
Build the 4 stages of the Monarch butterfly life cycle - with LEGO® bricks! A few years ago, we were able to watch two Monarch butterflies emerge from their chrysalides.…
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Make a Worm Observation Jar
February 13, 2024
Make a Worm Observation Jar! This simple life science experiment is perfect for spring. Spring always feels like a great time to get outside and dig in the dirt. It's…
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Toothpick Twirlers Science Experiment
February 9, 2024
Make some Toothpick Twirlers! This is a fun science experiment for kids, and all you need is paper, scissors, tape, and some toothpicks. This post was updated February 9, 2024.…
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Make a LEGO Mechanical Puzzle
February 4, 2024
Use your LEGO bricks to construct a three piece mechanical puzzle! My kids were really impressed with this! It's such a fun project for kids who like to tinker. When…
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How Strong is Paper {STEM Challenge}
January 20, 2024
How strong is paper? Let's find out with two simple science experiments! Testing material strength is such a fun engineering activity for kids. We've tested to see how strong spaghetti…
