Motion

• Mechanical Energy – A Moving Experience!
  Did you know the food we eat becomes energy that helps us move? Learn the mechanics behind food.
• Scratch and Slide!
  Test different surfaces to see how friction affects the movement of an object.
• Friction – A Hot Topic!
  Friction affects how objects move, but it also creates energy in the form of heat. Try this fun experiment using just your bare hands to create heat energy.
• Grip and Go!
  Get a grip on friction with this fun activity.
• Different Slides – Different Rides
  See how shape, weight and distance affect the speed of a moving object.
• Do the Swing Thing
  Make a model swing to learn how to get the most of your swing time.
• Just “Weight” and Seesaw
  Balance! It’s all about…
• Plane Smarts
  Make airplanes from five different materials to see which one flies the best.
• Heat – Energy Extraordinaire!
  Observe the power of heat putting molecules in motion!