Forces and Motion

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

Learn about how STEM powers the Winter Olympics.

Learn about the history, functions, and types of satellites.

Learn about what gets planes up in the air, what keeps them up there, and what brings them down again.

Learn about the four forces of flight.

Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.

Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.

6 images of some objects such as ferris wheels and skate boards with wheel and axle mechanisms that create rotary movement

Litter isn't just a problem on Earth. When litter ends up in space, it can cause collisions and other consequences for satellites, the International Space Station and even for people on Earth!

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

Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!

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

Arm wrestling isn’t just a test of strength. It’s also a test of how well you understand torque.