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Launch It
Add to list DetailsIn this design challenge activity, learners use a balloon and other simple materials to design an air-powered rocket that can hit a distant target.
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Sled Kite
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In this activity, learners build a sled kite that models a type of airfoil called a parawing.
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Rocket Pinwheel
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In this activity, learners use simple materials to construct a balloon-powered pinwheel. The pinwheel is a great way to investigate Newton's Third Law of Motion.
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Transit Tracks
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In this space science activity, learners explore transits and the conditions when a transit may be seen.
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Space Rocks!: A Meteorite Game
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In this board game, learners explore the origins of meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites as well as the their characteristics and importance. They also discover some misconceptions about meteors.
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Bernoulli and More Bernoulli
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This lesson guide includes six simple and quick activities to help learners better understand Bernoulli's Principle.
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Balloon Staging
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In this activity, learners simulate a multistage rocket launch using party balloons, fishing line, straws, and a plastic cup.
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Changing Shadows
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In this sunny day, outdoor activity, learners observe changes in shadows over time. The activity also helps to develop a sense of the Earth's motion.