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10 physics toys for experiments – STEM activities

March 17, 2017 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

10 physics toys use novelty toys for STEM experiments. Tops, rainbow glasses, and clacking toys help kids learn STEM concepts.

Physics toys are toys whose action can be explained using physics principles. That means many toys can be physics toys! Toys are interesting and motivating for children. Make them educational by learning the science behind them! Here are some STEM activities from my collection. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: diffraction grating, forces and interactions, kinetic energy, light spectrum, magnetism, physics toys, science experiment, STEM, STEM activity, tops

Magnet activities for STEM kids – and compasses

March 3, 2017 by Lisa Grable 2 Comments

Magnet activities use compasses, iron filings, and other metal items for STEM experiments. Kids learn magnetism and forces and interactions.

People have been fascinated by magnetism since early times and kids enjoy magnet activities. This STEM activity uses a variety of magnets to show the force around the magnet and compasses to help show direction of the force. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The magnet activities use magnets and iron…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: compass science project, magnetism, magnets and compass, science experiment, STEM, STEM activity

Plastic cup chicken sound activity – STEM experiment

February 17, 2017 by Lisa Grable 4 Comments

Plastic cup chicken sound activity uses a cup, string, and sponge to make crazy music. Kids learn sound and vibration.

Plastic cup chicken sound activity demonstrates how sound can be made with a string and amplified with a cup. This STEM activity uses a string, a cup, and a damp sponge to show vibration and amplification of sound. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The plastic cup chicken sound activity uses…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: chicken sound cup, clucking chicken, cup craft, plastic cup chicken, science, science experiment, sound experiment, sounding board, squawking chicken, STEM activity

Floating diver – STEM pressure activity

January 23, 2017 by Lisa Grable 2 Comments

Floating diver uses an eyedropper to make a Cartesian diver. Kids learn pressure and buoyancy!

A floating diver toy depends on buoyancy and an object’s ability to float in water. This STEM activity uses a Cartesian diver to show how pressure can change the size of a bubble. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The floating and diving activity uses water. Disclaimer: All information provided on this…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: Archimedes' principle, buoyancy, Cartesian diver, density, ideal gas law, pressure experiment, science experiment, STEM, STEM activity

Straw sound activity – STEM experiment

January 9, 2017 by Lisa Grable 4 Comments

Straw sound activity uses large plastic straws to work as wind instrument. Kids learn sound, waves, frequency!

The straw sound activity makes drinking straws into musical instruments. The explanation for how it works uses physics and music. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. The straw sound activity experiment uses scissors. Disclaimer: All information provided on this site is for entertainment and education purposes only. Using any information from thecasabouquet.com…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: musical straws experiment, pitch and frequency, science experiment, sound and waves, STEM, STEM activity, straw kazoo, straw oboe, straw sound experiment

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