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Science Kit Physics Lab

Students work like scientists with inquiry-based, hands-on approach to physics

Grade Level

Grade 6+

Duration

12 Hours

About the Course

HAVE FUN AND LEARN AT THE ARDUINO SCIENCE FAIRGROUND!


Experiment with forces, motion, conductivity, magnetism with your classmates. Make your own hypotheses like a real scientist, then test your assumptions and log your data using the Arduino Science Journal app on your mobile device.

Course Outline

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Electric Fortune Teller

40 Minutes

Can you guess a shocking fortune? What does your future hold? Let’s find out!

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Buzz Wire

40 Minutes

Steadiest hand wins! Build a conductive ‘maze’ and then try to avoid the buzzer as you guide the loop around your course!

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Haunted House Theremin

55 Minutes

Did you hear that? Make paranormal sounds with a magnet!

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Thermo Magic Show

55 Minutes

It’s not magic, it’s science! Learn about how different materials conduct or insulate heat.

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The Drop Zone

90 Minutes

Can you slide faster than your friends? Explore gravity and measure the acceleration of your Arduino board.

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The Ejection Seat

90 Minutes

Make your Arduino board bounce to learn about harmonic motion!

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The Gravitron

90 Minutes

Learn about rotations per minute, circular motion, the force required to spin this ride, and the relationship to centrifugal forces.

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The Pirate Ship

90 Minutes

What changes the speed and duration of a swing? Captain the ship and test the oscillation of a pendulum.

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The Centrifuge

75 Minutes

How much energy can you store in a rubber band? Don’t get dizzy… Learn about potential energy and motion!

Course Creator

Arduino

Arduino designs, manufactures, and supports electronic devices and software, allowing Makers around the world to easily access advanced technologies that interact with the physical world.
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