Material World

Will it slide or stick? Students conduct a fair test to investigate how different solid surfaces affect the movement of an object on a ramp.

Make a scale from simple materials and test it to measure weight.

Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.

It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.

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

Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.

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

Can you think like an engineer? Try to solve a tricky size and shape problem in this activity.

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

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

Students work collaboratively to design and build a floating device.

Students will work collaboratively to design and build a marble run that meets specific criteria.

Students will learn about the properties of sound as they design, test and build a musical instrument.

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

Students work collaboratively to design and build a device that uses simple machines to launch ping-pong balls.