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In this activity, learners construct a simple game to test their hand-eye coordination and steadiness of hand.

Build a catapult that transforms the potential energy of a twisted rubber band into kinetic energy. Experiment with design variations so that you can hit a target with a projectile.

In this activity, learners use tinfoil to build and test their own boats - which designs will float, and which will sink?

Learners make a skydiver and parachute contraption and launch it. They see that the drag created by air resistance slows the descent of skydivers as they travel back to Earth.

In this activity, learners explore motion and airflow by setting two aluminum cans on their side and blowing air in-between them.

In this experiment, learners examine how pressure affects water flow. In small groups, learners work with water and a soda bottle, and then relate their findings to pressure in the deep ocean.

Learners construct and launch paper helicopters.

In this activity, learners construct a paper glider to experiment with aerodynamic forces.

In this fun physics activity (page 9 of the pdf), learners take part in a paper airplane design challenge.

In this inquiry-based activity, learners investigate the basic forces of flight as they construct their own paper glider that represents a rainforest creature from Borneo (large, tropical island in So

In this design challenge activity, learners build a tower that can support a tennis ball at least 18 inches off the ground while withstanding the wind from a fan.

This is a quick activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Gecko Feet Activity) about the forces of gravity and surface tension and how their behavior is influenced by size.

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

In this physics activity, learners will investigate the strength of egg shells.

Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.