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In this activity, learners use a toaster to generate wind and compare the appliance's heat source to Jupiter's own hot interior. Learners discover that convection drives wind on Jupiter and on Earth.

In this activity, learners will create unique rockets. Each rocket will be powered by air as the learner will blow into a straw and watch their rocket fly.

In this activity, learners investigate the movement caused by dispersion. Learners discover that dispersion is the random movement of objects.

Learners build a yo-yo using a piece of wood, PVC pipe, and string. In doing so, learners explore the force of gravity and angular momentum.

Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.

In this playful physics activity (page eight of the pdf), learners use toy cars to explore how speed and weight affect the results of collision.

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

In this activity, learners investigate what happens when you build up static electricity on plastic balls.

In this activity, learners use the design thinking process to design and build their own aqueduct, or water bridge.

This is an activity in which learners explore the effects of gravity, motion and momentum while creating art.

In this physics activity (page 10 of the PDF), learners will explore how energy from moving water can be used.

In this activity, learners use simple tools to build a bookshelf with a built-in bookend.

Learners develop an understanding of air pressure in two different activities.

In this activity, learners will build a stomp-powered launcher to blast off paper rockets they design. Materials can be found at a local hardware store or you may already have them at home.

Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

The goal of this activity is to design the fastest sailboat or one that carries the most treasure.

In this activity, learners will use cereal to conduct an experiment and investigate how decreased bone density is related to increased risk of bone fracture.

In this design challenge activity, learners make a balloon hover at eye level for five seconds, and then make it move by creating air currents.

This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.