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Rubber Band Thermodynamics
University of Massachusetts AmherstAdd to list DetailsIn this demonstration, learners explore the thermal properties of rubber. Learners investigate whether a rubber band contracts or expands when heated. Learners discover that when rubber is heated...
Lotus Leaf Effect
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsThis is a demonstration about how nature inspires nanotechnology. It is easily adapted into a hands-on activity for an individual or groups. Learners discover that lotus leaves are self cleaning...
Ready to Observe: Enhance Your Telescope Experience
Astronomical Society of the PacificAdd to list DetailsThis fun hands-on astronomy activity uses a variety of simple props to help learners understand why they see what they see in a telescope. They will learn about how the eye works, how to use the...
Exploring Properties: Surface Area
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsThis hands-on activity demonstrates how a material can act differently when it's nanometer-sized. Learners compare the reaction rate of an effervescent antacid tablet that is broken in half...
Lifting Lemon
Institute of PhysicsAdd to list DetailsIn this physics demonstration, learners will be surprised when a lemon slice appears to magically levitate within a pint glass. This is a simple trick that involves several complex physical...
Cup Speaker
The ExploratoriumAdd to list DetailsMake your own speaker with a magnet, wire, and paper cup! If you have a radio with a headphone plug and an old pair of headphones, this is a great tinkering activity.
Marine Skulls Cart
Lawrence Hall of ScienceAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners look at and touch marine animal skulls to compare them and think about what they eat. The activity is written for a museum, but can be done anywhere there are marine...
Pneumatic Trough
MakeAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build a "pneumatic trough," a laboratory apparatus used for collecting pure gas samples over water. After building this device, learners can put it to use and...
Bounce vs. Thud Balls
Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryAdd to list DetailsLearners compare the properties of two balls that appear identical. One ball bounces, while the other ball "thuds." The “bounce” ball is made of the polymer polybutadiene (-C4H4-). The...
Fruit Xylophone: Fruit Salad Instrument of the Future!
Science Museum of MinnesotaAdd to list DetailsThis is a perfect summertime lunch activity! Pico Cricket is required (micro controller). First, get a bunch of cut up fruit, line them up, then plug a piece of fruit with a Pico Cricket sensor...