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Science activity that demonstrates resonant frequencies
Resonator

Explore resonance to discover how objects vibrate at certain frequencies.

Science activity that demonstrates resonant frequencies
Resonant Rings

Demonstrate how different objects vibrate at different frequencies.

Science activity that explores an electromagnet
Magnetic Suction

Ding dong! This investigation shows how your doorbell works.

A science activity that makes the patterns of a magnetic field visible
Magnetic Lines of Force

Iron filings trace out magnetic field lines in three dimensions.

Science activity that investigates the perception of projected moving images
Magic Wand

See pictures in thin air.

Science activity demonstrating angular momentum
Bicycle Wheel Gyro

A bicycle wheel acts like a giant gyroscope.

Science activity that models ground failure in a phenomenon called liquefaction
Shaky Sediments

Model ground failure in a phenomenon called liquefaction.

Science activity that demonstrates the angle of repose
Avalanche

Find order in well-mixed chaos.

Science activity that demonstrates magnetic field coupling
Modulated Coil

Hear the magnet!

Science acitivity that explores decomposition with worms
Productive Poop

Turn your kitchen trash into garden treasure.

Science activity that investigates deodorant's effects on skin bacteria
Salty Pits

Explore how different deodorants affect the bacteria in your armpit.

Science activity that demonstrates luminescence and flourescence
Glow Up

Different kinds of light can be used to study life.

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