theme #34
physics activities
gravity explorations
Use different objects and explore how they fall to the ground.
Discuss the concept of gravity and how it affects objects of different sizes.
balancing act
Provide various objects and challenge children to balance them on different surfaces.
Discuss the idea of balance and stability.
simple machines play
Introduce simple machines like levers and pulleys through play activities.
Discuss how these simple machines make tasks easier.
magnet magic
Provide magnets and different objects to explore magnetic forces.
Discuss the concept of attraction and repulsion.
sink or float experiment
Conduct a sink or float experiment with various objects and a tub of water.
Discuss the concept of buoyancy.
building bridges
Use craft sticks or blocks to build simple bridges.
Discuss the strength and stability needed for a bridge to hold weight.
shadow play
Use light sources to create shadows and experiment with changing shapes.
Discuss how shadows are formed when an object blocks light.
air pressure exploration
Conduct simple experiments with air pressure, such as blowing up balloons or using a syringe.
Discuss the concept of air pressure.
exploring friction
Experiment with different surfaces and objects to observe friction.
Discuss how friction affects the movement of objects.
sound science
Explore different objects that produce sound.
Discuss how vibrations create sound and how the pitch can be changed.
rolling ramp experiment
Create ramps and experiment with rolling objects down them.
Discuss how height and slope affect the speed of rolling objects.
color mixing with light
Explore color mixing using flashlights or colored filters.
Discuss how different colors of light combine to create new colors.
simple circuit exploration
Introduce simple circuits using battery packs, wires, and bulbs.
Discuss how electricity flows in a circuit.
exploring shadows with shapes
Create cut-out shapes and experiment with the shadows they cast.
Discuss how the shape of an object affects its shadow.
water flow experiment
Use containers and tubes to explore the flow of water.
Discuss concepts like gravity, flow, and volume.