physics & astronomy hands-on / demo (k-12)

A collection of hands-on activities for kids. Some demos might require parent supervision.
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Cardboard ramp walkers..... easy build
Built to take measured steps with swinging or rocking legs, ramp walkers are physics toys that use gravity to slowly waddle their way down ramps. Ramp
How to Make a Mini Robot bug
Josh Builds uses LEDs, wires, a vibrating motor, and a coin cell lithium battery, to transform a clothespin and paper clips into a mini robot bug.
DIY Frankenstein Costume
DIY Frankenstein head costume that you can make out of cardboard using an easy step by step template that you can download online.
How To Build A Hydraulic Press at Home
How to Make a Powerful Hydraulic Press: How to build a hydraulic press at home that can crush everything from metal cans to glass light bulbs. This quick DIY was a super fun project and great for science fairs or class projects on fluid and hydraulics. Check out the full video as well t...
Diffraction Grating Kaleidoscope
You can also just use two paper cups as the frame for the two diffraction grating slides. Very neat!
Cardboard Camera Obscura
Camera Obscura just means dark room! With this instructable we'll be creating a small dark room out of cardboard, cereal box, masking tape and a cheap plastic hand lens. You can use this little contraption to view the world upside down, turn it into a pinhole camera, or use it as a cell phone projector! It's a great tool for teaching kids about how the eye works, how we perceive light, and about translucent, transparent and opaque materials.
The Great Big Guide to Paper Circuits
The Great Big Guide to Paper Circuits Paper circuits are becoming more and more popular in the hobby electronics world. The easy availability of craft-like materials and increasing abundance of new products has created a really unique ecosystem for crafters looking to make the leap to electronics projects. This guide is an overview of materials and techniques available to paper circuit crafters.
Something we do during our public activities some time - learn about the physics behind it!