Lego challenge: Here is some information about the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. Can you build your own tower out of Lego? If you do, you can share it here:
Balloon Roller-coasters
Ok, my Padawans, are you ready for a STAR Wars Steam challenge?! using items you have around the house, can you build a rebel base?
items you might think about using: lego, building blocks, paper, plastic cups...there are endless options!
STEAM Activity: If I Built a Car
If you get a chance to watch, the following video is of me reading the book If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen: If I Built a Car
Questions you can Ponder after you watch:
What details would you add to Jack’s car?
What features of Jack’s car were your favorite?
And one more thing…
Are you feeling inventive? Using items around the house, build a toy car! Share on Seesaw or our STEAM Flipgrid! https://flipgrid.com/papenfus8794
What would it feel like to brighten someone's day? Watch the video for inspiration!
When you inflate a balloon, it stores potential energy which is energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects. When you let go of the inflated balloon, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is energy in motion. Most roller-coasters don't have engines. The use potential energy that is converted into kinetic energy-kind of like what is going to happen in this experiment.
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Here is a book about Roller-coasters: Roller-Coasters
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Want to check out a experiment using some items you might have at home?
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Watch this video to get the directions: Balloon Science
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After watching the video, ask yourself these questions:
What do you notice about the size of the balloon during the first try?
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What was different the second time?
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What do you notice about the size of the balloon during the third try?
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Make sure you get an adult's permission before you try this yourself. You simply blow up a balloon and tape it to a straw and LET GO! If you do try it, feel free to let me know how it went or any questions you might have using the STEAM Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/papenfus8794
Hey there, friends! You know how much I enjoy Lego bricks. Here's a challenge for you using these fun building bricks!
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We are spending A LOT of time at home right now.
Suggestion: Build something that can help you do lots of things around the house.
Space Science!
I have recorded a book about a woman who was very important to NASA!
After listening to the book about Katherine Johnson, do you think you can create your own rocket? You can use the template below or build your own using materials you have around the house!
Here are some more fun space related activities:
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