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