Tuesday, 28 October 2014

TIPS FOR BUILDING YOUR OWN MOON ROVER USING BALLOONS

Materials needed:

Wheels - Bottle caps
Axle - (Moving) Long sosatie stick in a straw glued to chassis, (fixed) sosatie stick glued onto chassis
Chassis (body of rover) - Ice cream sticks / plastic bottle / shoe box
Model of Astronaut - Cardboard cut-out, Lego man
Balloon power - put balloon over cut open bottle that is glued to chassis / pvc piping

To ensure that your rover moves in a straight line make sure the axles are the same length and the wheels are the same size in the front and the same size in the back.

A moving axle works better than a fixed one as the wheels do not turn, the axle spins freely inside of the straw that is glued to the chassis.

Remember!!! The lighter the rover is the further it will move.

Spray paint might look nice but it adds unnecessary weight to your rover.

Friday, 29 August 2014

Monday, 18 August 2014

A fun way to demonstrate different densities in a glass!

Calling all Astronomers

Are you interested in the night sky?
Do you want to know more about what is out there?

Download this cool program for your computer. It shows exactly which stars could be seen in the sky at the very moment. Cool constellation pictures and all!


Don't have a laptop to use?
Download GoogleSky on your phone or tablet.

HAVE FUN

Curious about Space?

Follow the link to KidsAstronomy.com !!
There are lots of Interesting facts about all the planets and some extras as well.
Go check it out and have fun expanding your knowledge!!!

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/index.htm


Thursday, 14 August 2014

Fun experiments to try at home

Go look at this website for some fun experiments to go try out at home.
Make sure you get help from your parents where necessary. We don't want any injuries!
Comment on the page and tell me which ones you liked most.

http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/

Wednesday, 13 August 2014

States of Matter

Check out this video on  States of Matter!!!



Here are some ideas for making your own electric systems and materials that can be used

Torch

Handheld fan
Alarm system for dollhouse.
Build the dollhouse out of a shoe box.
Cut the windows and door out with a craft knife. BE CAREFUL
Place a paperclip on the inside of the door as well as on the inside wall where the door would touch.
As the door opens the two paperclips will touch and the circuit will be completed.
This will send electricity to the buzzer which has been connected to the circuit.

Monday, 11 August 2014

Follow the link to the website for some cool science facts and information.

www.coolsciencefacts.com