STEM Extravaganza at Home: Flying Dragonfly

Channel your inner entomologist as you construct a device that mimics a dragonfly’s flight path. Then, learn all about the magnificent dragonfly and the insect’s special flying abilities!

STEM Extravaganza at Home: Cartesian Divers

Discover how fish rise and fall using a special air pouch in their stomach. Demonstrate these principles of buoyancy as you control whether a ketchup packet “Cartesian diver” sinks or floats!

STEM Extravaganza at Home: Paper Kites

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

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