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Kinetic Structures

Did you know a pinwheel spinning in the wind is a type of kinetic sculpture? What other things can you think of that move with the wind? Use your creativity to design your own kinetic sculpture to twirl in the breeze. Click here for a DeSTEMber activity! Materials List

Holiday Stop Motion Video

Lights, camera, action! Learn about stop motion animation and make your own holiday-themed stop motion video. Create a story, background, characters, and props for your movie. Then, photograph these objects using the Stop Motion Studio App to bring them to life! Click here for a DeSTEMber activity! Materials List

Straw Kazoos

Kazoos make a crazy sound that can be really fun or really annoying (depending on if you’re making the sound or listening to the kazoo). Design your own kazoo and discover the unique pitches you can create with just a few cuts. Click here for a DeSTEMber activity! Materials List

Keep it Warm

Have you ever wondered how a thermos keeps your drink cold or your soup hot? Discover how thermal energy transfers between different materials to determine if they are conductors or insulators. Elaborate on your observations to design your own insulated cup. Click here for a DeSTEMber activity! Materials List