Balloon Science
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 Coaster
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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
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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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch_BWqC4FF0
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
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!
Welcome to STEaM Star Wars!
Young Padawan (A Padawan is a learner or apprentice. The term can refer specifically to a Jedi apprentice within the Star Wars universe), you are going to embark on a journey across a galaxy far, far, away.
The Alliance needs your help. Below are the steps you must take to save the Alliance and become a STEM Jedi Master.
Step 1: Pick a video to watch from this playlist - Science and Star Wars
Step 2: Share which video you watched and something new you learned by using our STEAM Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/ac9d9dc7
I love anything having to do with space! Here is a video of me reading a great book about a woman who was very important in the United States' race to space!
Here are some activities to take your learning further:
What would it feel like to brighten someone's day? Here's some inspiration:
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