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Dripping Wet or Dry as a Bone?
Learners investigate the concept of humidity by using a dry and wet sponge as a model. They determine a model for 100% humidity, a sponge saturated with water.
A Merry-Go-Round for Dirty Air
Learners build a model of a pollution control device--a cyclone. A cyclone works by whirling the polluted air in a circle and accumulating particles on the edges of the container.
Dance Diagram
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Teams of learners use a series of stick figures made from pipe cleaners to model a dance routine. Then, they use this model to communicate to another learner who performs the dance routine.
Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System
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“Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System” is a hands-on activity in which visitors make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system.
The Heart as a Pump
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Learners will build a homemade pump using a balloon, a mason jar, and some straws.
Marshmallow Models
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.
Lub Dub: Make a Heart Valve
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Learners will construct a model of a heart valve using a film canister, a piece of masking tape, and a piece of paper.
Lung Model: Make a Lung and Diaphragm
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By building a model of a lung and diaphragm, learners discover the function of various parts of the body's respiratory system.