The history of robots begins in 350 BC with Archyta of Tarentum. He built a mechanical bird that was propelled by steam. The ancient Greeks liked to build mechanized figures of animals and humans. These mechanized figures are called automata. People still make automata today.
In 1495 Leonardo ...
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Awesome STEM Activity – Constructing a Sturdy Plow for Snow or Gardening
A creative STEM activity is always a favorite, especially the ones that use recyclables and Legos™! Warning, this activity is so much fun. As soon as your kids start building and testing, they are going to brainstorm ways to make the blade stronger. If you have snow on the ground when you do this, ...
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Penguin Fun Facts & Hands-On Activity – Penguins That Live In Antarctica
Penguins may not look like typical birds, but they belong to the bird family. Like all birds, they are warm-blooded, lay eggs, and have feathers and wings.
Don't forget to download the free 38-page lesson with experiments, worksheets, vocabulary flashcards, informational write-ups, and MUCH more. ...
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Hot Science – Ice and Friction STEM Activity for Kids
Friction can be a difficult concept for young students to understand, but this ice and friction experiment is not only easy but very effective at demonstrating how friction works and the heat it generates.
In this post we are looking at friction and glaciers. Glaciers do lose mass ...
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How to Make Crystals From Epsom Salt – “Frosted” Windows in 4 Easy Steps
In this activity we are going to learn how to make crystals from Epsom salt using a piece of glass (A piece of glass from a picture frame works perfectly!)
The result is a beautiful "frosted" window! So many beautiful crystal formations appear; this activity is a favorite for our family.
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Endothermic Chemical Reaction Science Activity
Endothermic Chemical Reaction Science Activity Using Epsom Salt
You may have used Epsom salt and water in a garden or as a foot soak. Epsom salt and water create an interesting endothermic chemical reaction.
In this simple chemistry activity, your student will be able to feel the ...
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