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Learners build a simple aneroid barometer to learn about changes in barometric pressure and weather forecasting. They observe their barometer and record data over a period of days.

To learn how friction affects motion, learners build a measurement tool from a rubber band and other simple materials.

Learners explore the concepts of equilibrium and center of mass by seeing how non-symmetrical objects balance.

Learners build a simple hovercraft using air from a balloon to levitate a craft made from a compact disc (CD).

Learners recreate the classic egg-drop experiment with an analogy to the Mars rover landing. The concept of terminal velocity will be introduced, and learners perform several velocity calculations.

Learners construct a rocket from a balloon propelled along a guide string.

Learners build simple catapults and use them to launch cotton balls.

Learners investigate weight by building a spring scale. They observe and record how it responds to objects with different masses.

Learners construct and launch paper helicopters.

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.

Learners build structures from spaghetti and marshmallows to determine which structures are able to handle the greatest load.

Learners examine collisions between two skateboards carrying different masses. They learn about conservation of momentum in collisions.

Learners investigate how drag affects the falling rate of objects.

Learners build at least two different spinners (tops) to investigate how mass distribution, size, and shape affect the length of time the spinner spins.

Learners conduct four simple experiments to demonstrate the effects of air pressure.

Learners create beautiful fluid motion. They explore fluid dynamics, surface tension, solubility, and buoyancy while mixing liquids together.

Learners color and cut out a spiral-shaped snake. When they hang their snake over a radiator, the snake spins.