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In this activity about ramps, learners explore and measure the rate at which spherical objects roll down a ramp.

In this demonstration, learners observe as a bottle is placed on a table with wooden hoop balanced on top and a pencil balanced on top of the hoop.

In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of air pressure. They will watch as marshmallows inside a bottle expand as a vacuum pump removes air from the bottle.

In this activity related to magnetism and electricity, learners discover that a magnet falls more slowly through a metallic tube than it does through a nonmetallic tube.

Perform this classic inertia demonstration to illustrate the transfer of potential energy to kinetic energy.

This activity explores the basic workings of a siphon, which is the core technology that makes toilets work.

In this space science activity, learners explore transits and the conditions when a transit may be seen.

Learners investigate a pre-constructed mystery tube to determine its interior mechanism.

In this demonstration, learners explore a variation of a Foucault pendulum, but upside down.

In this demonstration about force and motion, learners will explore the forces that affect a pendulum A simple model pendulum comprised of a ball and string demonstrates how pendulums work as well as

This lesson guide includes six simple and quick activities to help learners better understand Bernoulli's Principle.

The demonstration/experiment provides quick proof that air has mass.

In this hands-on activity, children create their own kites that can fly indoors. Learners are exposed to basic concepts of gravity and air resistance.

This demonstration/activity helps learners understand why higher elevations are not always warm simply because "hot air rises." Learners use a tire pump to increase the pressure and temperature inside

Learners engage in close observation of falling objects. They determine it is the amount of air resistance, not the weight of an object, which determines how quickly an object falls.

In this physics demonstration, learners are challenged to insert a straw the furthest into a potato.

In this physics activity (page 12 of the PDF), learners explore potential and kinetic energy by rolling different sized marbles down an inclined plane.

In this quick activity, learners observe how wind creates ocean currents.

In this demonstration/activity, learners observe as a regular size marshmallow is blown through a tube made from a manila file folder.

In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of density and pressure by attempting to make "balloon kebabs." Learners will try to insert a wooden skewer all the way through an inflated balloon