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The Unpoppable Balloon
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In this activity, learners explore polymer structure and their ability to reform around objects by attempting to stab a wooden skewer through a balloon without popping it.

Bone Stress
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In this optics activity, learners examine how polarized light can reveal stress patterns in clear plastic.

Fun With Stress
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In this activity, learners complete simple exercises to investigate the relationship between force, area and pressure and their effects on materials.

Breaking Beams
Learners investigate stress and strain by designing, building, and testing beams made from polymer clay.

Playground Patterns of Cracks
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In this math activity, learners observe and sketch cracking patterns in pavement.