Physics There are 80 items.

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  Deshielo de Hielo (Ice Melt)

  Patrons experiment putting ice cubes on different surfaces and compare how quickly different materials transfer heat. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Early Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 10-20 minutes
  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $0 ("found" items)

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy

  Additional Languages Available 

  • Español / Spanish
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  Kinetic Sculpture

  This interactive activity combines art and engineering; patrons build a structure that meets certain design requirements and will also not be blown over.  0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 40 minutes to 1 hour

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy
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  Build a Sorting Machine

  Patrons build a gravity-powered machine that automatically sorts two different sizes of beads into separate plastic cups. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Tweens (9-12)
  • Teens

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 40 minutes to 1 hour
  • 1-2 hours

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $1-$5

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy
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  Color Mixing

  In these two activities, patrons explore color by mixing food coloring and exploring what happens when you shine light through water. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Early Elementary
  • Upper Elementary

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $1-$5

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy

  Additional Languages Available 

  • Español / Spanish
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  Catapults!

  Patrons construct catapults with simple craft materials and experiment launching objects. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)
  • Teens

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 10-20 minutes
  • 20-40 minutes
  • 40 minutes to 1 hour

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $10-$20

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Medium

  Additional Languages Available 

  • Español / Spanish
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  Ice Melt

  Patrons experiment putting ice cubes on different surfaces and compare how quickly different materials transfer heat. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Early Elementary
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 10-20 minutes
  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $0 ("found" items)

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy

  Additional Languages Available 

  • Español / Spanish
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  Paper Circuits: Light Up Exploded Stars

  Patrons create a "paper circuit" using a template, copper tape, and a small LED bulb to light up a supernova or a constellation. 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Upper Elementary
  • Tweens (9-12)

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $5-$10

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Medium
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  Solar Energy Quick Facilitation Guide

  Patrons will be able to see how different colored objects passively absorb sunlight at different rates. It’s easy to set up! 0
  
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  Age Group 

  • Family
  • Tweens (9-12)
  • Teens
  • Adults

  Time to Complete Activity 

  • 20-40 minutes

  Cost associated with Activity Materials 

  • $5-$10

  Difficulty Level (by content) 

  • Easy