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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.

La Grande-1 dam in Quebec

Design & Build a Dam

Lessons

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a dam that holds back a given volume of water for a certain time.

Sunken boat

Design & Build a Floating Device

Lessons

Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.

Shoe tread (aligraham, Pixabay)

Design & Build a Non-Slip Boot Tread

Lessons

Students work collaboratively to design and build a boot tread that will use friction to prevent slipping on an incline.

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.

Can we make butter?

Can we make butter?

Hands-on Activities

Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!

Amanda Deon | Senior Research Technician, Arcelormittal Dofasco

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Senior Research Technician

Amanda Deon is a senior research technician at Arcelormittal Dofasco.