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Seismic Slinky!
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Did you know that a Slinky makes a handy model of earthquake waves?
Slinky in Hand: Make waves without getting wet
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Play with a slinky and make transverse waves. In this simple Exploratorium Science Snack, learners will experience making waves and will learn the different parts of a wave.
Bernoulli Levitator
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Demonstrate the Bernoulli Principle using simple materials on a small or large scale.
The Squeeze Box
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In this geology activity learners build a "squeeze box," which allows them to compress layers of sediment. This is a great way to investigate folding and faulting in the Earth.
Garden Poles
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In this activity, learners build large-scale structures and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with garden poles and tape.
Straws and Pins
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In this activity, learners build bridges and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with straws and pins.
Skewers and Garden Poles
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In this activity, learners build scaled-down structures and cantilevers in a series of "building out" challenges with bamboo skewers and tape.