Did you know there are different ways to measure wind energy? One way is by measuring wind speed using a device known as an anemometer. Design your own anemometer and test the wind in your neighborhood. By counting the amount of spins at a given interval, you can tell how fast the wind is moving.
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Join Girlstart on April 5th for a Starry Night at the STEM Center! It’s free and fun for the whole family! Feel free to drop by any time between 5:30 and 7 PM. This month’s event will feature lunar shows and astronomy-themed activities in our mini planetarium including designing moon lander prototypes, launching straw rocket satellites, making constellation sewing cards, and more. Make sure to RSVP here!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology We all know that oil and water don’t mix, but have you ever thought about what might happen when you try to force them to mix? Check out how oil and water trade places in this fun experiment that involves just these two liquids. Make sure you do this in a large bowl because it may get messy!
activities ,education ,engineering ,experiments ,Fun ,girls ,Girlstart ,hands-on ,kids ,math ,science ,STEM ,technology Did you know you can make a paper clip float on water? Even though the density of a paper clip would normally make it sink in water, by creating extra surface tension you can make this neat trick work. Don’t forget to share with your friends!
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