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Subject: Mathematics

Science activity that demonstrates properties of convex mirrors
Spherical Reflections
Discover art and science in a myriad of spherical reflections.
Science activity that explores unexpected patterns
Spinning Blackboard
Create graceful loops and spirals by drawing on a spinning disk.
Science activity that investigates rotation and perception
Spinning Cylinder
Make a triangle appear on a spinning wheel.
Science activity demonstrating how a square wheel will roll smoothly on a round surface using catenary curve
Square Wheels
You may not be able to put a square peg in a round hole—but you can make a square wheel roll on a round road.
Science activity that demonstrates chaotic motion
Strange Attractor
The attraction and repulsion of magnets produces entrancing, unpredictable motion.
Science activity that demonstrates the mathematics of the center of gravity
Take It from the Top
How does this stack up?
Science activity that demonstrates pressure and weight distribution
Tired Weight
Calculate the weight of a car by using air pressure.
Science activity that demonstrates Thomas Young's two-slit experiment
Two-Slit Experiment
Light plus light equals dark.
A science activity that demonstrates the two-slit interference phenomenon
Two-Slit Wave Model
Use index cards to show how light plus light equals dark.
Science activity that demonstrates components of force and motion
Vector Toy
This toy uses components of force to walk and to stop at just the right time.
Science activity that models the structure of a virus
Viral Packaging
Get the most bang for your genomic buck.
Science activity demonstrating centripetal force
Water Spinner
Rotating water has a curved surface.

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