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Physics

Science activity that demonstrates how geysers work
Geyser

Just spew it—build your own cyclic hot water fountain.

Science activity that demonstrates pressure and weight distribution
Tired Weight

Use air pressure to calculate the weight of a car.

Science activity that visualizes convection cells
Pie-Pan Convection

Visualize the spectacular fluid motion of convection cells.

Science activity that demonstrates static electricity
Holding Charge

Use static electricity to stick a straw almost anywhere.

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatics
Remote-Control Roller

Wield electrons and protons to roll cans.

Science activity that demonstrates energy transformations
Over the Hill

Explore energy transformations by rolling a marble on a track.

Science activity that explores tidal patterns
Tide-O-Matic

Explore the influence of the Sun and Moon on our tides.

Science activity that explores the relationship between light, area, and distance
Inverse-Square Law

Why the world gets dark so fast outside the circle of the campfire.

Science activity that uses a spectroscope to explore white light through leaf material
Leaf Filter

Even plants have their favorite colors.

Science activity that demonstrates conductivity of solutions
Conductivity Meter

Make a conductivity meter and let your electrolytes shine.

Science activity that demonstrates resonance in a pendulum
Coupled Resonant Pendulums

Two pendulums influence each other’s motion to create Intriguing patterns.

Science activity that demonstrates effect of temperature on density
Cool Hot Rod

Objects change size when heated or cooled.

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