Science Snacks: Social Science | Exploratorium

Science activity that explores how yogurt is made

Bacteria Culture Club

Make yogurt from yogurt.

Science activity that demonstrates the effect of air density on sound

Conversation Piece

A balloon acts as a lens to focus sound.

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 resonance in pendulums

Coupled Resonant Pendulums 2

Resonance can cause two pendulums to swing in identical cycles.

Science activity that demonstrates the critical angle phenomenon

Discover why your favorite cat videos don't leak out of optical fibers.

Science activity that demonstrates perception of camouflage and movement

Disappearing Act

If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.

Science activity that uses a pendulum and a marker to create beautiful designs

A pendulum moving in two directions creates beautiful designs.

Science activity that demonstrates the art of natural dyes

Dye Like a Natural

Stain your clothes on purpose.

$Science activity that explores fractal patterns and how they’re formed$

Fractal Patterns

Make dendritic diversions and bodacious branches.

Science and art activity on visual perception

Jacques Cousteau in Seashells

There’s more to seeing than meets the eye.

Science activity to make an instrument that creates the sound of rain falling

Make Your Own Rainstick

Listen to the sound of rain falling—anytime, anywhere.

Science activity that demonstrates how a lenless camera works

Personal Pinhole Theater

Build a pinhole camera you can really get into.