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Helicopter Twirl
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Learners cut and fold a paper helicopter from the template in this PDF. They practice twirling the helicopter and observe what happens as they modify their tries.
Roving on the Moon
Add to list DetailsIn this design challenge activity, learners build a rubber band-powered rover that can scramble across the room.
Float Your Boat
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In this physics activity, learners will explore buoyancy.
Build a Borneo Glider
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In this inquiry-based activity, learners investigate the basic forces of flight as they construct their own paper glider that represents a rainforest creature from Borneo (large, tropical island in So
Hang Time
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Learn how to make and fly a paper helicopter! This simple activity includes a template (for the copter "blades") and instructions for folding, flying, and testing designs.
Convection Demonstration
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In this quick activity (located on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Balloon Fiesta Activity), learners will see the effects of convection and understand what makes hot air balloons rise.
Copter Engineering
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In this activity, learners engineer a paper helicopter that spins to the ground when dropped.
Newton's in the Driver's Seat
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In this playful physics activity (page eight of the pdf), learners use toy cars to explore how speed and weight affect the results of collision.
Target Practice
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In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.