Science Snacks: Physics | Exploratorium

Science activity demonstrating how changes in atmospheric pressure feel

Feeling Pressured

Feel atmospheric pressure changes by stepping into a garbage bag.

Science activity that demonstrates levitation with electrostatics

Use electrostatic repulsion to suspend tinsel in the air.

Science activity that demonstrates the kinetic behavior of gas

A fun way to visualize gas molecules in constant motion.

Science activity that explores the properties of gases and the anatomy of an egg

Eggsplore gas properties while making a snack.

Science activity that demonstrates how geysers work

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

Science activity that demonstrates an image formed by a lens

A lens creates an image that hangs in midair.

Giant Sieve Sorter

Boundaries are the gift that keeps on sifting.

Science activity that explores heat absorption by different-colored materials

Dark-colored materials absorb and emit energy more readily than light-colored materials.

Science activity that demonstrates luminescence and flourescence

Different kinds of light can be used to study life.

Science activity that demonstrates light scattering in the atmosphere

Glue Stick Sunset

Why is the sky blue? That's a sticky question.

Science activity that demonstrates lateral inhibition in perception of boundaries

Without a boundary, it’s hard to distinguish different shades of gray.

Science and engineering activity to make a record player

Make a record player with a pencil, pin, and paper.