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Cup Sailing Game
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In this online Flash game, learners will captain a sailing challenge, adjusting boat direction and sails, seeking the way to take greatest advantage of varying wind speeds and directions to catch the
Nosedive
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This is a great activity for investigating the basics of lift and drag as they pertain to flight. Learners will discover how to avoid "taking a nosedive" by building their own paper airplane.
Soaring Satellites
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Using a vertical wind tube and using simple materials, individuals and groups attempt to design a "satellite" that floats for at least 5 seconds.
Fingerprint Identification
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In this activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints.
Vibrating Pennies
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Conduct a simple experiment to explore how temperature changes can make things expand or contract.
Hovercraft
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In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.
Ships Ahoy!
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The goal of this activity is to design the fastest sailboat or one that carries the most treasure.