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Learners engage in close observation of falling objects. They determine it is the amount of air resistance, not the weight of an object, which determines how quickly an object falls.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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The goal of this activity is to build a miniature bobsled that is either the fastest or the slowest. Learners use recycled materials to design, build, and test their bobsled on a bobsled track.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this physics activity, learners will build their own parachutes out of tissue paper. They will explore the effects of weight, height, and design on the parachutes' speed and stability.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes