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Weather Science: Build a Wind Turbine
April 7, 2017
Study both weather and engineering with this wind turbine science project! We used a coffee can and other simple materials you can find around the house, and the kids were…
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Kitchen Chemistry for Kids: Test for Acids and Bases with Red Cabbage
February 27, 2017
Make your own acid/base indicator with red cabbage! Here's a science activity that will have your kids saying, "Wow!" Did you know that red cabbage can be used as a…
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How Strong is Spaghetti? STEM Challenge for Kids!
October 25, 2016
How strong is spaghetti? Challenge kids to invent a way to find out! This STEM challenge is a lot of fun, and you won't need much in the way of materials!…
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Make a Balloon Pinwheel Science Demonstration
September 11, 2016
Here's a fun science activity that demonstrate's Newton's 3rd Law of Motion, and it's also a lot of fun! Use a straw and a balloon to make a spinning pinwheel.…
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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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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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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…
