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To learn how friction affects motion, learners build a measurement tool from a rubber band and other simple materials.

Learners build a simple hovercraft using air from a balloon to levitate a craft made from a compact disc (CD).

Learners construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string.

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

Learners examine collisions between two skateboards carrying different masses. They learn about conservation of momentum in collisions.

Learners conduct four simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of air pressure.