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How Far?
To learn how friction affects motion, learners build a measurement tool from a rubber band and other simple materials.
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Perching Parrot
Learners explore the concepts of equilibrium and center of mass by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance.
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Hovercraft Racers!
Learners build a simple hovercraft using air from a balloon to levitate a craft made from a compact disc (CD).
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Action-Reaction Rocket!
Learners construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string.
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Hanging Around
Learners investigate weight by building a spring scale. They observe and record how it responds to objects with different masses.
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Leaning Tower of Pasta
Learners build structures from spaghetti and marshmallows to determine which structures are able to handle the greatest load.
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Skateboard Disaster
Learners examine collisions between two skateboards carrying different masses. They learn about conservation of momentum in collisions.
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Fun with Bernoulli
Learners conduct four simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of air pressure.
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Floating and Falling Flows
Learners create beautiful fluid motion. They explore fluid dynamics, surface tension, solubility, and buoyancy while mixing liquids together.