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Push-ups and Propulsion

Journal Article

Push-ups and Propulsion

In this activity, students build and experiment with a balloon car for a hands-on investigation of action and reaction in a jet propulsion simulation, with the help of a few plastic plungers from Push-Up ice cream treats. This activity helps develop ...

Addressing the Standards in the Garden

Journal Article

Addressing the Standards in the Garden

This article answers the call to achieve scientific literacy by using the Garden Explorations program—a hands-on science camp focusing on the processes of science to enhance student understanding of scientific inquiry....

Sumos and the Center of Mass

Journal Article

Sumos and the Center of Mass

It is true that science can be found anywhere, even in the ancient Japanese sport of sumo wrestling. This activity gives students insight into both Japanese culture and an important science lesson on center of mass....

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