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Jet Propulsion
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In this two-part activity, learners work in pairs to examine the four basic stages of a turbine engine.
Battling for Oxygen
Working in groups, learners model the continuous destruction and creation of ozone (O3) molecules, which occur in the ozone layer.
No Pressure
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In this activity, learners observe what would happen to their bodies if they went to outer space without a space suit.
Mid-Air Maneuver: Skateboard Science
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To understand how skaters turn in midair, try this little experiment! Individuals can do this activity alone, but it works better with a partner.
Make and Fly a Helicopter
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Learners follow the template to build and fly a paper helicopter.
Tired Weight
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Yes, you can weigh your car by figuring out your wheel's tire pressure combined with the "tire's footprint." You'll need someone with a car, driver's license, and safety in mind.
Decibel Cannon
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In this activity, learners will construct an air cannon as a model for the human ear.
Marshmallow Puff Tube
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In this demonstration/activity, learners observe as a regular size marshmallow is blown through a tube made from a manila file folder.
Holding Charge
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In this trick, learners discover how to stick a straw to the palm of their hand, window door, or anywhere using static electricity.
Wind Power: Creating a Wind Generator
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This lesson challenges groups of learners to design and construct a wind generator with the most electrical output.
Clues About Clouds
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In this weather activity which requires adult supervision, learners will get a chance to make a cloud right here on Earth!
Frosty Glasses
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In this activity, learners explore why frost forms. They create their own frost using a solution of ice water and salt in a glass.
Engineer an Aeolipile
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In this engineering design challenge, learners build an air-powered spinning machine.
Which Parachute
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In this activity, learners will engineer three different parachutes to test how well each one works.
Balloon in a Flask
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Learners observe a flask with a balloon attached over the mouth and inverted inside the flask.
Balloon Inside a Bottle
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In this activity about phase change and condensation, learners boil water in an empty pop bottle in the microwave.
Drag: Parachute from the Stratosphere
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This is an online game recreating the longest ever (at that point in time) freefall jump by Air Force Captain Joe Kittinger.
The Power of Words
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This simple, yet surprising physics demonstration challenges preconceptions about forces, and demonstrates the strength of atmospheric pressure.
Exploring How Robots Move
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In this activity, learners explore how pneumatics and hydraulics could be used to produce movement in a robotic arm.
Solar Energy
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In this activity (page 11 of PDF), learners compare the air pressure within a dark and a light bottle both heated by the sun, and discover that solar energy can be collected and stored in many ways