Author: Alexandra Hartin

Create a rattle drum out of paper plates as you learn about sound waves and explore the science of acoustics. Make some noise to ring in Chinese New Year!

Let’s make paper! Learn how the invention of paper in China revolutionized the world and create your own eco-friendly recycled paper—no fancy blenders or screens needed.

Perform calculations like they did hundreds of years ago! Create an abacus, a device invented in China, and learn how to use only beads and string to solve math problems.

Create a paper kite that uses backyard wind power to fly! Read about the history of kites and explore the forces of lift, gravity, drag, and thrust as you make your kite soar.