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Balance Challenge
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Patrons strike a balance by manipulating an object's center of gravity.
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| Hints for uses in your library |
This is a very simple activity that could be used for very young patrons.
Levers at Play is a slightly more advanced activity that deals with balance. |
| Related Links |
(Almost) Impossible Acts of Balance
Balancing Stick What Is Gravity? Center of gravity Science Snacks Center of Gravity Balance & Motion Balancing Sculptures - At home science - ExpeRimental Learning the Concept of Balance Pan Balance with Sid The Science Kid STEM Activities for Kids |
| Originating Source | Children's Museum of Houston |
| Related Books [Suggest a book] |
Gravity by John Farndon
You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Gravity! by Anne Rooney Balanced and unbalanced forces by Jenna Winterberg (Also available in Spanish ) Balance the Birds by Susie Ghahremani Balancing act by Ellen Stoll Walsh |