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Newton's Laws Demonstrations
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In this collection of demonstrations, learners explore Newton's Laws of Motion.
Fan Cart
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If a sailboat is stranded because there is no wind, is it possible to set up a fan on deck and blow wind into the sail to make the boat move?
Pulleys
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In this activity, learners build inexpensive pulley assemblies from pulley wheels used for sliding screen door replacement or from clothesline spreaders.
Newton's Cradle
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Build your own version of the classic physics toy using simple materials.
Handheld Water Bottle Rocket & Launcher
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In this activity, learners build handheld rockets and launchers out of PVC pipes and plastic bottles. Use this activity to demonstrate acceleration, air pressure, and Newton's Laws of Motion.
Trebuchet Toss
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In this activity, learners explore trebuchet design. Teams of learners construct trebuchets from everyday materials.
Water Rocket Launch
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In this activity, learners explore rocketry and the principals of space flight.
Gymnast
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In this physics activity, learners build a toy with a figure that spins around like a gymnast on the high bar.
Propeller-Powered Car
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In this activity, learners construct cars that are powered by hand-made, electric propellers.
Rubber Band Boat
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In this activity, learners build styrofoam boats powered by twisted rubber bands.