gravity

"Exploring Forces - Gravity" is a hands on activity in which visitors discover that it’s easy to pour water out of a regular-sized cup, but not out of a miniature cup. They learn that size can affect the way materials like water behave.

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These 'Do It Yourself' Nano activities and experiments allow families to experience and learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology at home or on the go! They are are designed to be done in the comfort of your own home. Each activity includes lists of widely available, inexpensive materials, step-by-step instructions, and detailed explanations. Go ahead, give 'em a try!

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Meet Macro and Nano. Nano is WAY smaller than Macro and has some very surprising properties! These short (~30 second) clips introduce visitors to simple fundamentals about the nanoscale.

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The Exploring Forces - Gravity Nano Days activity was conducted in November, 2008 at the Science Museum of Minnesota. A total of 15 visitors participated in an interview designed to measure their engagement with and comprehension of the activity.  Read more

The Exploring Forces - Gravity Nano Days activity was conducted in November, 2008 at the Science Museum of Minnesota. A total of 15 visitors participated in an interview designed to measure their engagement with and comprehension of the activity.  Read more