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This is an activity (located on page 3 of PDF under Hockey Sticks Activity) about composites, materials made of 2 or more different components.

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

In this physical activity, two lines of learners link hands and arms to model a beam subject to various loading schemes.

Demonstrate the Bernoulli Principle using simple materials on a small or large scale.

In this physics activity, challenge learners to lift a book with just air using a plastic bag and a straw. This activity demonstrates compressed air and forces.

Each group of learners uses everyday materials, such as paper, toothpicks, and tape to design and construct a structure intended to support the weight of a cinder block for 30 seconds.

Learners build structures from spaghetti and marshmallows to determine which structures are able to handle the greatest load.

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.

In this activity, learners build cars using syringes and water-powered hydraulics. Learners construct the car frame out of cardboard and set up a hydraulic system to raise and lower the car.

In this activity, learners build bridges out of newspaper and tape to explore how structures are designed to bear loads.