This shape-shifter is made from a flat strip of paper folded into shapes like triangles, squares, or hexagons and when you “flex” (bend) it in different ways, hidden sides show themselves just like ...

Explore the Fibonacci Sequence with your students and learn about this wonder of nature through hands on activities and ...

Today we have a really, really cool experiment that is part game, part toy, and part physics experiment! The Magnus Effect Cup Glider experiment explores the science of aerodynamics using just a few ...

Using our senses is a huge part of any scientific exploration, so why not take the chance to make a whole summer camp dedicated to the 5 senses. You can even tie in some extra sensory exploration to ...

Wind turbines usually have fewer blades, most commonly three. This is because they are optimized for speed and efficiency. Fewer blades reduce drag and allow the rotor to spin faster, which helps ...

Directions Decide what size you would like your bug house. You can go with a smaller container for a little bug cottage house, or choose something much bigger for a hotel type of structure! Either way ...

Use the punch or nail and the hammer to make a hole here. Once again, the hole should be just large enough to pull a rubber band through. The can is ready! Making the weight for the inside of the can ...

Spring is in the air, and with it comes spring showers and beautiful rainbows. This seems like the perfect time to combine a little art and science. Plus kids will love the cool reaction between salt ...

How a Phenakistoscope Works You are probably wondering how a phenakistoscope, which is basically a spinning disk, works to create animation. The disk has short slits cut into the edge of the disk, ...

After making a spectroscope, students will understand what a rainbow is, how it is made, and why we see all the colors of the spectrum. They will also get to build their inquiry skills, critical ...

Biology is a fascinating subject to study in science class with students. We love to learn how our own bodies work! Today we are focusing on the arm. For this hands on biology STEM project we are ...