Experiments Activities
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Online Oscilloscope
How can you see sound? Explore a free resource that shows what the sounds around you look like. Online Oscilloscope Activity Sheet Online Oscilloscope 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.orgMorse Code
Explore a type of code that can be sent anytime, anywhere! Learn the dots and dashes of Morse Code to create and decipher a scavenger hunt. Deciphering Morse Code Activity Sheet Morse Code was part of our Week 3 Theme: Codes. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgMake a Pendulum
Pendulum Investigation What swings back and forth and follows the laws of motion? Pendulums! Create your own pendulum investigation with some help from Paul Mech and Discovery World @ Home. Pendulum Investigation Video Make a Pendulum was part of our Week 1 Theme: Newton’s Laws. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at...Recycled Bottle Toss
For centuries, children have been exploring physics by playing classic tossing games. Test Newton’s Laws of Motion by creating a bottle toss toy* with materials found in your recycle bin.You can take this challenge a step further and prototype other variations. For instance, what changes if the string is longer or shorter? What changes if the weight is heavier or...Rube Goldberg Machine Design Challenge
A Rube Goldberg machine completes a simple task in a complex way. Use rolling, falling, and sliding objects to put a ball into a cup. Try this design challenge today! Rube Goldberg Machine Design Challenge Activity Sheet The Rube Goldberg Machine was part of our Week 1 Theme: Newton’s Laws. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share...Egg Drop Design Challenge
An egg in motion will stay in motion until acted upon by the ground. Splat! Design, build, and test a device that can protect an egg from impact. Try this design challenge today! Egg Drop Design Challenge Activity Sheet The Egg Drop Challenge was part of our Week 1 Theme: Newton’s Laws. What other projects from this theme did you...Moon Journal
The Moon makes many shapes in the sky, but the backyard astronomer can track those shapes at different times to figure out why! This investigation will guide learners in understanding the cycle of the moon’s phases. Moon Phases Journal Investigation Activity Sheet Moon Journal was part of our Week 2 Theme: Backyard Astronomy. What other projects from this theme did...Constellation Design Challenge
A constellation is a recognizable pattern of stars in the night sky. Bring the night sky inside by creating constellations with a light source. Try this design challenge today! Constellation Design Challenge Activity Sheet Constellation Design Challenge was part of our Week 2 Theme: Backyard Astronomy. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us...Parallax Paradox
We know that stars in the night sky are really far away, but not all stars are the same distance from Earth. Use objects in your home to explore how astronomers use the seasonal differences in the night sky to understand how far away stars really are. Parallax Paradox Activity Sheet Parallax Paradox was part of our Week 2 Theme:...3D Stars
Brighten up your room or decorate your windows by creating 3D paper stars. Experiment with patterns, colorful paper, or even add LEDs for interesting effects and illusions. 3D Star Activity Sheet 3D Stars was part of our Week 2 Theme: Backyard Astronomy. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.orgThe owner of this website has made a committment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. Skip to contentLet’s Stay in Touch!Join our newsletter for Discovery World news and updates.
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