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  • Newton's Second Law of Motion Put to the Test
    May 14, 2020

    Newton's Second Law of Motion Put to the Test

    This activity uses a clever apparatus to see exactly how Newton’s First law interacts with Newton’s Second law. The activity take 20-30 minutes. Intended for ages 11 and up. What you'll need: Second Law of Motion Apparatus (PH0319)  Paper and...

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  • pH Explorer
    May 14, 2020

    pH Explorer

    5/14Have you ever tasted lemon juice and scrounged up your face, because it was too sour? Or enjoyed a refreshing drink of water and wondered why these two liquids are different? You can use this pH Explorer set to test...

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  • Measurement of Wind-Speed Using an Anemometer
    April 22, 2020

    Measurement of Wind-Speed Using an Anemometer

    This activity uses an anemometer to measure wind speed. The activity take 30-40 minutes on the first day and 5 minutes on subsequent days (7 days total). Intended for ages 11 and up. What you’ll need: Small Anemometer (PH0245S) Duct...

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  • Explore Mass, Volume, and Density!
    April 22, 2020

    Explore Mass, Volume, and Density!

    This activity uses a push/pull balance, equal-volume masses, a displacement vessel, and a graduated cylinder to explore mass and density. The activity take 40-45 minutes. Intended for ages 11 and up. What you'll need: Push/pull Balance 500 g (PH0035B) Lead-Free...

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  • Insect Explorer
    April 22, 2020

    Insect Explorer

    Learn science while having fun outside! The insect collecting net is ideal for collecting flying insects without hurting them. The bug viewer provides a great temporary container for captured bugs. Transparent on all sides, little scientists can observe the bugs...

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  • Explore Wave Motion with a Classic Toy!
    March 31, 2020

    Explore Wave Motion with a Classic Toy!

    This activity uses the classic spring toy and a long loose spring to explore wave motion. The initial activities take only about 10 minutes – followed by a lot of free play with this awesome toy! Intended for ages 5...

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  • Enlighten Your Day with Optics!
    March 31, 2020

    Enlighten Your Day with Optics!

    This activity uses lenses and prisms to explore optical reflection and refraction. The initial activities take 30-35 minutes – followed by a lot of free play! Intended for ages 5 and up. What you'll need: An assorted set of cylindrical...

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  • Explore Momentum by Crashing Hall's Cars
    March 26, 2020

    Explore Momentum by Crashing Hall's Cars

    This super fun activity for ages 5 and up helps students gain an intuitive feel for momentum. What you’ll need: Hall’s Car Pair (PH0351APL) Straight toy-car track (Hot Wheels, for example) – about 4 feet length minimum. Garden rocks or weight...

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  • Play with Pitch using Tuning Forks
    March 26, 2020

    Play with Pitch using Tuning Forks

    This activity will give students an intuitive feel for the physics of sound – vibration! The activity is very easy and takes 20-30 minutes to work through, and all afternoon to explore. What you’ll need: A full scale of tuning...

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