Physics
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Upcycled Boat
Explore materials that float, test buoyancy, and see how movement plays a role in boat design. Upcycled Boat Activity SheetLight & Color
The thaumatrope was invented in 1825 as a simple optical toy. Make your own thaumatrope and see how this instrument mixes colors before your very eyes. Thaumatrope Activity SheetAluminum Foil Boat
How is it possible for a boat to float on the water? Design and construct boats out of aluminum foil and see how many pennies they can hold before they sink. Try this fun experiment today! Aluminum Foil Boat Experiment Activity SheetBridge Physics
Milwaukee is home to many bridges which help us navigate the city. Examine how physics, geometry, and materials play a part in bridge design. Bridge Physics Activity SheetDropter Copter
When maple seeds fall, they spin to the ground. Create your own “Dropter Copter” that uses its weight and air pressure to twirl and float, just like a spinning maple seed! Dropter Copter Activity SheetStraw Rocket
Learn about the forces involved in flight as you create your very own straw rocket. Use air pressure from your lungs to propel your rocket, then make adjustments to help it fly even farther. Straw Rocket Activity SheetPaper Airplane Design
From insects to aircraft, flight is all around. What keeps a flying object from going down? Design paper airplanes to find out! Paper Airplane Design Activity SheetZip Line Planes
A zip line is a cable that starts at a high point and ends at a low point. Design and build a plane, then send it zipping across the room! Zip Line Planes Activity SheetSubmarine in a Bottle
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...Exploring Displacement
When you put an object in water, the water needs to go somewhere. Learn an easy way to test objects you have at home to find out their displacement. Exploring Displacement VideoThe owner of this website has made a commitment 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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