In this experiment you will change the shape of a piece of paper to observe the different effects that surface area has on free fall
Explore the science of aerodynamics by playing this unique take on paper football. Encourage children to learn about the geometry with many different shapes to see how far they can flick their custom-made "footballs".
Use an algorithm to make a paper airplane
robot" find its lost teddy bear
Find Pi (3.14) using Buffon's needle problem.
Create a flower and vase using nonrecyclable plastics
Explore the effect of melting polar ice caps on sea levles
Ratios, direct variation, percentages, and related rates are important concepts in math and science. One of the attractive features of nuclear energy is the ratio of fuel consumed to the energy output. A very small volume of fuel yields a lot of energy compared to other fuels like natural gas or coal. A fun activity to model this involves popping popcorn. A small volume of kernels makes a tasty treat with a much higher volume than the input of kernels.
Create a fun art piece using potatoes
Radio-Carbon Dating Lesson.
Scientists study earthquakes so we can understand them better and hopefully one day predict them so we can save thousands of lives. A seismograph is a tool scientists use to recrod earthquakes and measure their strength. In this activity you will build your own seismograph using simple materials.
This activity, Soil Science, is geared towards 5-8 graders. You will build your own Winogradsky column using a plastic bottle.
Make your own craters
Make your own junkbots (robots) from recycled materials.
A lot of robots in Star Wars are "junk droids", robots made from salvaged and assorted parts. With a few simple electronic parts (e.g. a motor and AA batteries), kids can build their own junkbots using parts from the recycling or craft supplies bin.
Build your own lightsaber
Make your own swamp goo
Build your own Tatoonine Dome House
Use direction arrows to help a
Summertime often brings beautiful fireworkds displays. Whereas you normally look up into the sky to see fireowkr,s in this activity we will take the burst of color underwater -- with chemistry. Although it is not the same as real fireworks, you will be amazed by the color explosions you will see.