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Physics Volunteer Activities

Harmonicas

Students will build a makeshift harmonica out of paper, popsicle sticks and toothpicks.

Engineering Volunteer Activities

Flight Challenge

Build, launch and test a glider made of paper, a straw and an elastic.

Engineering Volunteer Activities

Bridges

Design and build a bridge using given materials that spans at least 30 cm and is strong enough to not compress under one book.

Information Technology Volunteer Activities

Ask A Scientist

A virtual interview with a scientist where volunteers lead an interactive session about themselves, their interest in science, their career path, etc.

Information Technology Volunteer Activities

Science Misconceptions Trivia

This is a Kahoot that includes 68 questions ranging from easier questions - what animal lays an egg: duck - to harder ones - if a meteor lands on the ground is it hot to touch - to highlight many misconceptions that exist across a variety of science topics!

Physics Volunteer Activities

Light and Optics (Grade 10)

A lesson where students use mylar to learn about reflection, and use lasers and fiber to learn about fiber optics.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Light and Kaleidoscopes

Learn about light and build a Kaleidoscope

Physics Volunteer Activities

UV Beaded Bracelet

Create a bracelet with beads that react to UV light.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Let's Talk Forces & Motion

Students learn about forces that act on an object, specifically the forces that cause an object to move, and build their own catapult and balancing robot.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Are You Ex-Static?

Students learn about the difference between current and static electricity, and specifically how static electricity works by conducting hands-on activities using a balloon or comb.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Playful Machines - Virtual

Students will explore and build examples of simple machines that are found on a playground.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Bright Lights, Big Science - Virtual

Students will learn about light and how reflection and refraction work.

Volunteer Activity - Bridge Bonanza

Bridge Bonanza

Learn about strong and stable structures by building and testing bridges.

Volunteer Activity - Alternative Science Facts

Alternative Science Facts

Learn media literacy skills including the recognition of "fake news", critically analyze sources of information, and understand the impact of science communication on our lives