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Motion & Stability

How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?

How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?

Hands-on Activities

In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!

Boy on bicycle

How Can I Go Faster on My Bike?

STEM Explained

You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about gravity, drag and friction!

How can I make a bottle rocket?

How can I make a bottle rocket?

Hands-on Activities

Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.

How can I build a rollercoaster?

How can I build a rollercoaster?

Hands-on Activities

Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.

Wooden toy train

Design & Build a Toy that Moves

Lessons

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a toy that is moved using forces applied by magnets.