Showing posts with label force. Show all posts
Showing posts with label force. Show all posts
Friday, April 28, 2017

Racimals

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I wish I could take full credit for this project idea, but it was inspired by an article I saw in my nephew's Highlights ma...
Friday, February 14, 2014

Push and Pull

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Push and Pull Introduction to physics:  Children are exploring how things move in the world around them. They will investigate how they c...
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Water Wheels

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Integrate math (measuring), science / engineering (simple machines, force/motion, renewable energy), art (design), and history by construc...
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Friday, April 26, 2013

mini Pulley

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materials: empty thread spool string 2 cups pencil tape Kids construct a miniature pulley and discover how wheels can help r...

Kid Lever

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Construct a lever that can be used as a balancing scale or a catapult! materials: 4 plastic cups ruler straw sturdy stick (could u...
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Ramps, Angles, and Measuring

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I ntegrate math and science by constructing ramps! Kids use blocks (or other materials on hand) to construct their ramps. Make sure all ra...

Swingers

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Explore forces and motion by creating a simple machine to demonstrate energy transfer! This experiment comes from the Young Engineers...
Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Friction!

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Featured Above: Bottled Rice Experiment with a Pencil - Jameson's Lab Tin Can, Marbles, and Clay - Thinking Fountain Genie in a ...
Thursday, October 25, 2012

Artful Science

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Fun art projects aren't just for preschoolers! The activities featured below all relate to the common core. Plus, kids can take their sc...
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Slingshots and Catapults

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Demonstrate projectile motion, e xertion, force, velocity, potential / kinetic energy, and angles with slingshots and catapults! How much ...
Sunday, April 29, 2012

Playground Science

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Photo Credit:  Gabriel Pollard  -  swing  /  teeter totter The playground is a fantastic place to conduct physical science experiments...
Friday, March 16, 2012

Bounce!

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To help kids understand energy transfer, conduct this simple experiment that demonstrates potential energy (stored) and kinetic energy (mo...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Build a Mini Roller Coaster!

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photo via sal journey Construct a roller coaster and learn about physics! You can start off building simple ramps. Then, use tape an...
Thursday, January 19, 2012

Pendulum Block Play

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Combine architecture and science with a pendulum in the block area! via   Paris Bourke
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Pendulum Painting

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via design verb Mix science with art and create a pendulum painting! Make a pvc table frame or suspend from a tree outside. Then, link...
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Catapult Airplane

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What's the best angle to launch your plane?! Have kids experiment by launching their plane at different angles. Which angle made the p...