Skip to main content
  • Parachutes

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions in this activity are,“How does a parachute work and what design will make the parachute slow down the most?” The goal of this activity is to encourage creative thinking and engage students in the…

  • Plant Dissection

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions in this activity are,“What are the parts of a flower and what are the parts of a seed?” In this activity, students dissect cut flowers and lima beans that have been soaked in water. Students will…

  • Roller Coaster Challenge

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question in this activity is,“How can you design a roller coaster track that keeps the marble moving from beginning to end, without it falling off?” In this activity, students design a roller coaster using…

  • Static Sensations

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions in this activity are,“What is static electricity and what causes static electricity?” A number of activities are used to explore static electricity so a large room with multiple tables is needed.…

  • Straw Rockets

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question for this activity is,“How can you design a straw rocket to go the farthest distance?” Encourage students to use the engineering cycle to design, test, and then improve their rocket. A detailed…

  • Surface Tension

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions for this activity are,”How does surface tension affect movement in liquids and how many drops of water can a penny hold before the water slides off?” In this activity, students experiment with…

  • Balloon-Powered Cars

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question for this activity is,“What design will help your car move the fastest and farthest?” In this activity, students will build balloon-powered cars. A number of materials can be used for this…

  • Cartesian Divers

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question for this activity is,“How does a Cartesian diver work?” In this activity, students make Cartesian divers and are challenged to make the bubble the right size in the pipette for the diver to work. A…

  • Chemical Reactions

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions for this activity are,“What is a chemical reaction and how can you tell when a chemical reaction occurs?” In this activity, students fill balloons with a mixture of water, baking soda, and vinegar…

  • Hall Rollers

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions for this activity are,“How is potential energy stored and how is potential energy converted to kinetic energy?” Different size cup lids are used in this activity to help students with the cylinder…

  • Hovercraft

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question for this activity is,“How does a hovercraft work? In this activity, students use film canisters to make a hovercraft. A detailed science behind the activity is provided and highlights friction.…

  • Krazy Kaleidoscopes

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question for this activity is,“How is light reflected?” In this activity, students make kaleidoscopes to experiment with light. A science beyond the activity is provided and highlights the reflection of…

  • Mighty Lungs

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question in this activity is,“How do our lungs help us breathe?” In this activity, students use recycled water bottles with a cut balloon stretched over the top to demonstrate how the diaphragm functions. A…

  • Modeling the Rock Cycle

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding questions in this activity are,“Are all rocks formed the same way and how does rock change during the rock cycle?” Rocks are constantly being recycled on Earth and what happens to a rock depends on the…

  • Owl Pellets

    Book Chapter |

    The guiding question in this activity is,“How does energy flow through an ecosystem?” You will need to purchase sterilized owl pellets from a reputable vendor for this activity. While we recommend events be free, this…

Asset 2