Curated OER
How to Make a Volcano
It's about to blow! These directions are clear and easy to follow. Create a simple worksheet to guide students through the video and then have them repeat the steps themselves! Ideal for fourth or fifth graders who can follow directions....
Curated OER
Amazing Levitating Orb Science Experiment
Five minutes and 80 cents is all it takes to create this levitating orb! Introduce the idea of static electricity with this simple, yet captivating experiment. Your learners will definitely want to play around with this one; it's...
Curated OER
Science Fair Project - Electric Pulse Motor
As a complex project, it's ideal for your older learners. Discuss electric currents and solar energy before building the motor to preload information. While sound is not included here, the steps are described through text and visual...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Thermodynamics: Thermo Can
This project demonstrates how to power a juice-can boat with a lighted candle. The candle heats the air, causing it to expand and push against the 'thermal sail' of the can, and move across the surface of the water. [3:53]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Give Yourself a Hand With Diy Gripper
Learn how to build a simple robotic arm that can pick almost anything up. Aired Jul. 19, 2013. [2:36]