Understanding the complexity of something as simple as wiggling our fingers is an important step in learning about human biology and anatomy. With all of the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, our hands are incredibly interesting. In one of our our recent Community Science Workshop sessions we made models of […]
Community Science Workshops
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Of course we all know Newton’s Three Laws of Motion (inertia, momentum, equal and opposite reactions) … right? Our students know them now thanks to Marble Rollercoasters! Using foam pool noodles, marbles, and toothpicks we designed and built Marble Rollercoasters complete with drops, curves, loops, and jumps. In […]
We all use batteries every day. Cars, phones, toys, TV remotes, and especially XBOX controllers wouldn’t work without them. But how do batteries actually work? Did you know you can make electricity from a potato? Although generally skeptical at first, all our students soon realized that it […]