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Subject: Physics

Falling Feather

Prove to yourself that Galileo was right.

Science activity that demonstrates calculating the acceleration of gravity using simple materials
Falling for Gravity

“g,” that’s interesting! Investigating gravity.

Science activity creating music with gravity
Falling Rhythm

Listen to the rhythm of falling weights.

Science activity that demonstrates action-reaction pairs described in Newton’s Third Law
Fan Cart

Build a low-friction cart and explore Newton’s third law.

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
Flying Tinsel

Use electrostatic repulsion to suspend tinsel in the air.

Science activity that demonstrates the kinetic behavior of gas
Gas Model

A fun way to visualize gas molecules in constant motion.

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

Eggsplore gas properties while making a snack.

Science activity that demonstrates how geysers work
Geyser

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

Science activity that demonstrates an image formed by a lens
Giant 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
Give and Take

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

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