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Did you know that a Slinky makes a handy model of earthquake waves?

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the real definition of "space." Learners use the online calculator to create an appropriate scale to use as a basis for thei

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this group activity, learners use some common objects and work together to simulate the Coriolis effect. During the challenge, learners make predictions and test different scenarios.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This trick from Exploratorium physicist Paul Doherty lets you add together the bounces of two balls and send one ball flying.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity provides instructions for making an aircraft that can really fly using a straw and paper hoops!

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes