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Zig Zag Bopper
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In this activity, learners build a machine made of craft sticks to multiply the levering motion of their hands and create a device that bends and extends.

Magnetic Marble Run
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Learners explore magnetism and motion as they build a simple marble run. Learners test different arrangements of plastic and cardboard tubes, bottles, and cups on a magnetic board.

Lever Cowboy
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In this activity, learners build a figure that moves and "comes to life" when they pull its string.

Newton's Cradle
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Build your own version of the classic physics toy using simple materials.

Marble Drop Game
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Build your own version of a favorite carnival game, in which a marble races down a maze consisting of rows of nails.

Handheld Water Bottle Rocket & Launcher
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In this activity, learners build handheld rockets and launchers out of PVC pipes and plastic bottles. Use this activity to demonstrate acceleration, air pressure, and Newton's Laws of Motion.

Wind Tube
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In this activity, learners explore moving air and the physics of lift and drag by constructing homemade wind tunnels.

Gymnast
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In this physics activity, learners build a toy with a figure that spins around like a gymnast on the high bar.

Digger
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In this activity, learners build their own construction cranes using tongue depressors and pushpins.

Propeller-Powered Car
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In this activity, learners construct cars that are powered by hand-made, electric propellers.

Rubber Band Boat
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In this activity, learners build styrofoam boats powered by twisted rubber bands.