Bozeman Science
Thinking in Systems - Level 6 - Boundary and Initial Conditions
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on boundary and initial conditions within systems. Boundary conditions - the dividing line between system and environment Initial condition - the beginning state of...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Systems - Level 2 - Components and Interactions
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on components and interactions within systems. TERMS: System - a set of components (e.g. things) working together Components - a part of a larger whole Interactions -...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Stability and Change - Level 3 - Explaining Stability and Change
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on explaining stability and change. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides. TERMS Cause - a...
Bozeman Science
Thinking in Matter & Energy - Level 5 - Cycles and Flows
In this video Paul Andersen shows conceptual thinking in a mini-lesson on cycles and flows in matter and energy. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides. TERMS Cycling...
Curated Video
Exploring Velocity with a Marble Race
After I have introduced Max to velocity and density with this fun marble race, density became the subject of almost every conversation we have. At lunch, for example, we discussed the density of ingredients in the soup we were eating....
Curated Video
How to Make Marble Game
Does anyone else love watching cars on a track? Here is a cardboard game you can create at home, that gives the same lively, speedy fun. This moveable game will have your children switching and turning the track as fast as they can, to...
Curated Video
Creating a Cardboard Game: DIY Project without Electronics
Quick! Catch that marble! Here is a fun DIY game you can make with supplies you already have at home. Some of these are leftover party supplies, but just because the party is over, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Instead of throwing...
Science Buddies
Do a Physics Simulation Science Project
Use an online physics simulator to compare the real-world behavior of a physical device like a catapult, ball run, or Rube Goldberg machine to a computer simulation in this fun science project.