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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This experiment is designed to illustrate how fluids, including water, have the ability to flow.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a Wilberforce Pendulum, a special coupled pendulum in which energy is transferred between two modes of vibration, longitudinal ("bounce') and torsional ("twist"), on a

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this indoor or outdoor demonstration, use a large and small ball to illustrate conservation of energy and momentum.

free Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this physics activity, learners construct a small-scale version of a classic carnival game.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity about combustion and energy, learners observe a burning candle in a sealed jar and the burning of white sugar.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how a hydraulic pump works. Learners work in teams to design and build a unique water fountain that employs a hydraulic pump.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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This is a quick, yet dramatic activity/demonstration that introduces learners to the concept of energy transfer. A small ball is placed on top of a large ball and both are dropped together.

free Ages 6 - 14 Under 5 minutes