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Physics in the Sky: Physics on a Plane
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On an airplane trip, learners have an opportunity to investigate the properties of air pressure at different altitudes.
Balloon Car
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In this physics activity, challenge learners to make and race a balloon-powered car. Learners construct the body out of a paper cup, wheels out of wooden spools. and fuel tank out of a balloon.
Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.
Film Canister Rocket
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In this activity, learners construct and launch rockets using simple materials and their understanding of chemical reactions.
Simple Submarine
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.
Balloon Car
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In this activity, learners explore force and motion by constructing cardboard cars that are propelled by balloons.
Squeeze the Stream
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In this activity related to flight, learners build a tiny stream channel to investigate how fluids (air and water) change speed as they flow between and around objects.