Experiments Activities
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Upcycled Boat
Explore materials that float, test buoyancy, and see how movement plays a role in boat design. Try this fun activity today! Upcycled Boat Activity Sheet Upcycled Boat was part of our Week 4 Theme: Density & Floating. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgString Waves
How does sound travel? What is the difference between compression waves and transverse waves? Learn all about string waves and the Science of Sound alongside Josh, our Kohl’s Design It! Lab team member! How Does Sound Travel? Video String Waves was part of our Week 9 Theme: Sound. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations...Homemade Barometer
Changing weather means changing air pressure. Create a barometer to help track and even predict the weather! Homemade Barometer Activity Sheet Homemade Barometer was part of our Week 10 Theme: Weather. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgFog in a Jar
Clouds are big, heavy, and usually high in the sky. Use the science of what makes a cloud work and bring one into your own home! Fog in a Jar Activity Sheet Fog in a Jar was part of our Week 10 Theme: Weather. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgWater Cycle in a Bag
The amount of water on our planet never changes, but water is constantly cycling around us. Set up your own water cycle at home to learn more about how water moves! Water Cycle in a Bag Activity Sheet Water Cycle in a Bag was part of our Week 10 Theme: Weather. What other projects from this theme did you participate...Rainwater Runoff
When rain falls, it must go somewhere! Learn about how water travels after a rainfall and what it means for us.” Rainwater Runoff Activity Sheet Rainwater Runoff was part of our Week 11 Theme: Great Lakes. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgRainbows
Make a Rainbow Sci-Fi isn’t just for the movies. Try these activities to explore how you can bend light and learn about the science behind this colorful natural phenomenon. Make a Rainbow Activity SheetHolograms
Forget TVs and 3D glasses, holograms are the future of seeing something “real.” Make a hologram that can be seen from any angle, with a few simple tools and materials. Make a Hologram Activity SheetLes Paul’s House of Sound
Virtually visit a few items in Discovery World’s Les Paul’s House of Sound exhibit to learn how Les Paul experimented with sound using things around his home. Les Paul’s House of Sound Virtual Tour Les Paul’s House of Sound was part of our Week 9 Theme: Sound. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with...DIY Guitar
Experiment with sound and design as you construct a guitar from recycled materials at home! DIY Guitar Activity Sheet DIY Guitar was part of our Week 9 Theme: Sound. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.org