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Rubber Band Racer
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In this activity, learners construct speedy vehicles made out of paper plates and powered by twisted rubber bands.
Give Me a Brake
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how brakes can stop or slow mechanical motion.
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
Breaking Beams
Learners investigate stress and strain by designing, building, and testing beams made from polymer clay.
Airboat
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In this activity related to Newton's Laws of Motion, learners build a boat powered by a propeller in the air.
Hovercraft
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In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.
Prepare for a Construction Zone Field Trip
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In this activity, learners explore work, forces, simple machines, and construction. This lesson guide includes simple ways to demonstrate these principles as well as hands-on activities.