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Rocket Launchers
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In this activity, learners work with an adult to build a rocket and launcher out of a plastic 2-liter bottle, flexible plastic hose, plastic tubing, toilet paper tube, and duct tape.
Whirling Windmills
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design and construct a windmill to harness the power of wind.
Rollin’ Rollin' Rollin'
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In this physics activity (page 12 of the PDF), learners explore potential and kinetic energy by rolling different sized marbles down an inclined plane.
As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You
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In this engineering activity, learners will get acquainted with the basics of wind energy and power production by fabricating and testing various blade designs for table-top windmills constructed from
A Model Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine
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In this activity (on pages 20-23 of PDF), learners build a model of a power plant using simple materials.
Water Motor
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In this physics activity (page 10 of the PDF), learners will explore how energy from moving water can be used.