Activities
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Students will investigate how the changes in potential energy produce a change in kinetic energy. By conducting a lab investigation, students will experiment using a pull-back toy car to gather data, make calculations and draw conclusions about the change
- 9–12
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Students will simulate a safe bungee jump using rubber bands and a small doll or action figure. Through experimentation, students will generate a linear equation to represent the relationship between the number of rubber bands and the distance the doll
- 9–12
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Students will learn the foundations of hydraulics and how they make things move with little effort. Using these fundamentals, students will work together to design and engineer a functional hydraulic lift system.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students experiment with sand and hair dryers to observe how wind, sand, and barriers interact to form sand dunes.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will investigate how robots work including robotic parts and explain how energy is transferred to make different parts move.
- 9–12
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Students will investigate the relationship between quadratic functions and the parabolic path traveled by a ball in motion. Students will analyze data to understand the mathematical relationships that exist along the path of a ball in flight.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will use a ramp to launch a car and reach a finish line.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the law of reflection by tracing the path that light travels, and designing a periscope to demonstrate understanding.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will build a device that can carry a small ball from the top of a two-meter zip line to the bottom in less than six seconds.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will investigate different ways to move a ball.
- K–5
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Students will construct a coin battery and measure its voltage output. They will compare their battery’s voltage to that of traditional AA/AAA batteries and consider modifications to their battery so it produces enough power to light up an LED bulb.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will make their own weather station consisting of actual and simplified versions of real weather equipment.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn about the stars, planets, and Moon found in our solar system and how they relate to one another.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will explore the structures within a leaf where the process of photosynthesis occurs.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will investigate factors that influence the temperature of an isolated system and relate this to average kinetic energy and thermodynamic properties.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will use a topographic map of their school grounds to identify geologic features using a printed map.
- K–5
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In this investigation, students will design three different circuit arrangements with a switch capable of lighting a small light bulb. They will use the results of this investigation to determine the best configuration for wiring holiday lights.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the value of using a scale model and the effect of water speed on erosion rate and stream formation.
- K–5