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| The QUICK AND EASY science toys below on this left side of the page are suitable for young kids, with a little help here and there. I make them with large groups of elementary age students. They generally take about half an hour to complete. Click on the project name or the picture. | The ADVANCED science toys below on this right side of the page require the maturity of teenagers and adults to build. I build them with my classes of middle school students. There are usually a couple of hours of work time involved. Click on the project name or picture. | |||
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| The MOVIE WHEEL and inventions like it ushered in the age of movies, then video. You can make pictures come alive. | What does the SNAKE CHARMER'S DUCK CALL have in common with saxophones and bagpipes? | The OVERHEAD WATER ROCKET LAUNCHER uses pressurized air and water to launch 2-liter bottle rockets. | The PUTT PUTT BOAT has a real candle powered steam engine made from a soda can and straws. | |
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| What makes the PROPELLER STICK spin mysteriously when you rub it. This is an easy version of an old folk toy that's also a great science toy. | Call it a VORTEX, whirlpool, tornado, hurricane, dust devil, water spout... whatever you call it, it happens a lot in nature. | When you combine origami with a hang glider you get a TUMBLEWING which is indoor air surfing. | This AIR ROCKET goes higher than the tallest trees. | |
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| CARTESIAN DIVERS date back to the days of Galileo Galilee. It was so mysterious some people called it the "Devil's Diver." | They are as old as the hills, but there is something cool about TOPS. This one is easy to make and it writes patterns in its track. | Make a HOT AIR BALLOON from a plastic bag (new June, 09). | ROBOT HANDS work like our real hands... with strings attached. | |
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| This SPINNING BALLOON hovers mysteriously in the air, but it's not filled with helium. | I don't know what you will catch with it, but this MOOSE CALL demonstrates how accoustic string instrumants amplify sound. | How does this ingenious BANGLADESH TWINE SPINNER twirl so fast? | This is NOT A POPGUN and I'm not going to show you how to make it...unless you overwhelm my security by clicking. | |
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| The OSCILLATING WOODPECKER is another timeless folk toy, now easy enough for kids to make. | Alternately pull the strings and the CLIMBING CREATURE shimmies up. Yet another old folk toy that will never go out of date. | Make rubber band powered AIRPLANES from scratch, even the props. They fly great. | Is this simple electronic project a LIE DETECTOR or not? Click for the truth. | |
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| The MAGNETICALLY LEVITATED KANGAROO (or is it a rabbit?) bounces on a magnetic cushion. | The ROBOT FINGER is easier to build than the ROBOT HAND and still demonstrates how tendons work. | This HELICOPTER soars over trees when you yank on the string, putting aerodynamic theory to work. | It's not high-tech, but whistling on an ACORN CAP involves some cool science. | |
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| 9 year old guest scientist Shane shows us how to make a simple RUBBER BAND BALL | Under Construction: guest article: How to Build an Electroscope and more about static electricity | When you pull the string down, why does the DRAGONFLY WITH MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE go up? | Got some old boom box, computer or stereo speakers? The RECYCLED SPEAKERS PHONE is an easy to make intercom. | |
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| A homemade PARACHUTE is a classic science toy NOT READY, UNDER CONSTRUCTION | You don't need a submarine to make a PERISCOPE. | These TIGHTROPE CYCLISTS make it look easy. Actually, it's the science of balance that matters. | GIANT WATER PRISMS bend light and separate the colors out of white light. They are also hilarious to look through. | |
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does a slide set about village technology in the South Asian country
of Bangladesh have to do with science toys? Quite a lot, actually. Click
here and see if you can figure out the connection. |
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