Science Supernova

This is a STEM project that compels students to contemplate what would be needed for shelter and survival for several days in case of severe weather such as a tornado.

This lab provides students with two separate experiences measuring magnetic strength. One part uses bar magnets and directional compasses and the other part uses ring magnets and washers to measure magnetic fields. The lab is editable.

This lab allows students to investigate the relationship between velocity and penetration depth when a potato is struck with a straw. Then the lab goes on to have students engineer protective gear for the potato astronaut. This challenges students to design a way to protect the potato from damage caused by impacts. The lab also has an analysis piece that encourages students to compare and contrast materials that are currently in use in various aspects of life.

This lab helps students understand the loop design for roller coaster. A model roller coaster is necessary for this lab (K'Nex work well.)

This activity starts by having students assemble kites using ordinary materials on day 1 as per the directions. On day two they build a new kite with improvements, and analyze their work.

This lab gives students practice calculating average speed of amusement park rides. Building the rides out of K'Nex provides multiple rides to measure.

This activity encourages students to analyze the engineering behind the toy Slinky.

This lab uses a constructed roller coaster to measure motion. K'Nex are good models to build.

Using a roller coaster model (like K'Nex) this lab allows students to measure distance and motion using a 3-D coordinate system.