Lots of EPIC Simple Machine Projects for students to make using things around the house! Learn about simple machines for kids!
A child’s mind is filled with creative ideas, and their imagination knows no bounds. Here are some invention ideas for kids to intrigue their curious minds.
Science projects for kids can be fun and exciting. Make hands-on science crafts at home with these easy at home science crafts.
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
This butterfly craft is so fun and it's super easy to make! Kids of all ages will love watching the paper butterfly flap its wings just like a real butterfly. The mechanics of the moving wings also add a fun lesson in engineering, making it a great STEAM project. Butterfly Craft We used drinking straws to create the moving wings of our butterflies. It's SO COOL how the butterfly flaps its wings. It really looks like it's flying! This butterfly craft is the perfect activity to go along with a butterfly or insect lesson at school. It's also a great spring
Articulated Grabber - Engineering Project for Kids: Have you ever dropped something behind the couch and couldn’t get it? Or perhaps your parents keep the best snacks on the top shelf, out of reach? If so, this project is perfect for you! This’ll extend your reach by over 30" (76cm)! I’ll show you ho…
Learn how to build a catapult cannon in this STEM activity, then play a game that explores physics and math. All inspired by Mr. Bean!
30+ engineering STEM challenges with simple materials. Kids can tinker with bridges, catapults, boats, and more using recycled and inexpensive materials.
With a little hot glue, paperclips, and a few spare parts you can transform an ordinary clothespin into a mini robot bug with glowing LED eyes that moves across smooth surfaces. The materials are super easy to come by making it a quick and fun DIY project that's guaranteed to please. Educators might also want
Free, step-by-step tutorials for making fun, easy, inexpensive 'robots' - Great first robotics projects for kids
Check out how you can make a simple popsicle stick catapult with materials you already have at home. It's a fun STEM project that you can do with your kids indoors on a rainy day!
Do you get excited about some of the inventions that have been brought into our world? Let us look at some young inventors whose products changed the world.
Our 50+ STEM activities are sure to keep little scientists engaged & well-prepared for their STEM-filled future. To learn more about STEM challenges, visit us!
Joel the Joule Thief: Joel was born around April of 2010 and he loves to steal dead batteries. He was inspired by https://www.instructables.com/id/The-illuminated-LED-man-or-The-Joule-Thief-man/ He consists of: - Solid core copper wire for a skeleton - Vibrat…
Did you know that May is also Evil Genius Invention Appreciation Month? Well if it wasn't before - it is now! Matt Benedetto touching base with my latest batch of Unnecessary Inventions.
Check out the coolest printable ever! Grab one, color it and glue together to make a totally awesome flextangle!
Learn how to make a bouncy ball using 3 simple ingredients! These DIY bouncy balls are SO COOL! It's such a great craft that also doubles as a science experiment! Kids and adults can make a homemade bouncy ball toy in just a few minutes. They're so easy to make and a whole lot of fun to play with! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this website. How to Make a Bouncy Ball Learn how to make a bouncy ball in less than
This is a perfect craft for big kids or older children - cardboard monster jaws. Made from cereal boxes, this is a fun, easy craft activity for summer.
The anatomy of our hands is complex and intricate. To explore how our fingers on our hands are able to move, build a robot hand with your kid!
Make your own Twirligig~ a cool paper spinner toy that will amaze and delight kids of all ages! YOu only need a couple of basic supplies!
Technology projects for kids including design, electronics, transportation, engineering, materials science, agriculture, and sustainable energy activities.
with the plan to stay home the next few weeks, i’ve hopefully gotten through the worst of my panic mode about the fact that i forgot to buy any cauliflower WHATSOEVER lol. seriously woke up a…
The newly crowned Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier from Virginia, did a chemistry demonstration for her talent. It was an elaborate version of the classic elephant toothpaste experiment. This was the first time a Miss America participant has ever won with a science experiment for their talent. Unfortunately, I have seen people criticize her talent […]
Hands-on STEM fun with paper plate roller coasters! Elementary students will love designing paper plate STEM roller coaster to learn about energy physics.
