Here is some information about Italy. Using items found at home, Can you build one of Italy's famous landmarks? If you do, please share here: https://flipgrid.com/ac9d9dc7
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 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
Welcome to STEM Star Wars!
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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.
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1) Try to complete one of these Star Wars themed paper airplanes. There are many Star Wars Paper Airplanes in this YouTube Playlist: Star Wars Paper Airplanes
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2) Upload a video or picture of your creation on Flipgrid: https://flipgrid.com/ac9d9dc7
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May the Force Be With You!
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What would it feel like to brighten someone's day? Watch the video for inspiration!
Space Science
I have recorded some videos of me reading a book about a very important woman: Katherine Johnson. You can find the links to the readings if you click on the "upper elementary" page. Before you do that, check out this link from NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography
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Why do you think President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
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