Experiments Activities

• Submarine in a Bottle

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  Submarines, fish, and even people can use buoyancy to sink and float in the water. Learn how to make a diving object using materials at home. Submarine in a Bottle Activity Sheet Submarine in a Bottle was part of our Week 4 Theme: Density & Floating. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us...

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• Milwaukee Skyline

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  MILWAUKEE SKYLINE Milwaukee is home to beautiful buildings and fascinating architecture. Create a silhouette of some of the most famous buildings to bring the city skyline into your home. Download this FUN Project! DOMES GREENHOUSE The Domes, also known as the three greenhouses that make up the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, are one of Milwaukee’s most famous landmarks. Create your...

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• Rube Goldberg Machine Design Challenge

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  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...

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• Color Changing Substances

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  Why are some foods bitter and others sour?! Test household substances using red cabbage indicator and discover the colorful world of pH!  Color Changing Substances Activity Sheet Color Changing Substances was part of our Week 5 Theme: Kitchen Chemistry. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your creations with us at AtHome@discoveryworld.org

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• Domes Greenhouse

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  The Domes, also known as the three greenhouses that make up the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, are one of Milwaukee’s most famous landmarks. Create your own mini greenhouse to sprout seeds!   Mini Milwaukee Domes Greenhouses Activity Sheet Domes Greenhouse was part of our Week 8 Theme: Science of Milwaukee. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your...

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• Egg Drop Design Challenge

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  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...

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• A Fungus Among Us

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  Bacteria and fungus live all around and on us, but aren’t visible to the naked eye. Test areas of your home to discover where the most mold may be hiding! A Fungus Among Us Activity Sheet A Fungus Among Us was part of our Week 5 Theme: Kitchen Chemistry. What other projects from this theme did you participate in?Share your...

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• Incredible, Edible Ice Cream

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  Milwaukee loves dairy products – from cheese curds to our favorite dessert, frozen custard. Learn about the science behind your favorite frozen treat and make some with simple ingredients from the store! Incredible, Edible Ice Cream Activity Sheet Incredible, Edible Ice Cream was part of our Week 8 Theme: Science of Milwaukee. What other projects from this theme did you participate...

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• Moon Journal

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  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...

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• Kitchen Crystals: Rock Candy

  Monday, 16 August 2021 12:00 am | Written by webadmin

  

  Crystals are usually shiny minerals like quartz and amethyst, but table salt, white sugar, and even the ice that forms on the sides of the freezer are also crystals. In this experiment, use granulated sugar to grow crystals that you can eat! Kitchen Crystals: Rock Candy Activity Sheet Make Rock Candy and Learn Kitchen Chemistry Video Kitchen Crystals: Rock Candy...

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