College of Science

Physics on the Road Hands-On Activities

Teaching Ideas:

activities

· Adhesive Water - Why does water "stick" to your finger?

· Heat Transfer--Convection Currents - What happens when air is heated?

· Quarter and a Can - What will happen to the quarter?

· Sound is Vibration - How can you see the effects of sound waves?

· Suction Cups - Why is it so hard to pull the suction cups apart?

· Upside-Down Can - Can you keep the water in an upside-down soup can with a piece of cardboard?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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