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In this fun hands-on activity learners explore a simple machine: the lever. What happens to a load when you multiply the length of a lever? Find out here!

In this physics activity, learners conduct two experiments to explore free-falling.

In this demonstration/activity, water streaming through holes in the bottom of a suspended soda pop can causes the can to rotate.

In this fun and imaginative writing assignment (page nine of the pdf), students will flex the creative side of their brains to learn more about the laws of motion and the scientific process.

Learners demonstrate how water can distort, refract and magnify light.

In this activity, learners build a recording timer made from simple materials (e.g., small dc motor, sharpie pen, craft sticks, adding machine paper tape, etc.).

Build a glider that uses the same physics as a curve ball, for less than a dime.

To understand how skaters turn in midair, try this little experiment! Individuals can do this activity alone, but it works better with a partner.

This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can utilize it to investigate volume, mass, and density.

This is a hands-on activity about the physics of tennis. Learners will discover that physics plays a big part in tennis, no matter what their skill level might be.

In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.

In this activity, learners explore physics by building a catapult that launches marshmallows with household objects.

In this activity, learners learn about friction by making their own miniature hovercraft.

In this activity, learners create their own obstacle course based on Bernoulli's Principle and try to get a floating ball from the start of their course to the finish line.

This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Roller Coaster Design Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into g-force and acceleration.

"Exploring the Universe: Objects in Motion" encourages participants to explore the complex but predictable ways objects in the universe interact with each other.

In this physics activity, challenge learners to lift a book with just air using a plastic bag and a straw. This activity demonstrates compressed air and forces.

This is an activity about circular motion. Learners will explore the laws of motion and force by observing circular motion.

In this physics activity, learners will explore buoyancy.

In this hands-on activity, learners use an assortment of (mainly household) items to complete Rube Goldberg-type challenges.