Simple Science

Constellation PURPOSE: This is a simple craft project for science lovers. HYPOTHESIS: Constellations can be recreated with simple materials and it can be lot of fun  MATERIALS: Thread or simple wire split pins thumbstack photoframe foam sheet optional -(fluorescent paint or glow in the dark nail polish)  pen and paper INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Take the frame and cut the foam sheet in the size of frame to fit. 2.Use thumbstack to poke holes in the foam sheet shape of the desired constellation you are trying to create. 3. Insert split pins in the holes  4. Use the wire to connect the split pins  5. Close the split pins in the back side of foam sheet. 6. Insert the foam sheet in the photo frame and fasten it.  7.Optional choices are use glow in the dark wire and use glow in the dark nail polish on the split pins head. 8. Optional choice would be to write down names of the stars and paste it next to the split pin heads RESULTS: The mini recreat

A Heliostat is a device that takes the sun's heat and traps it using a black container that absorbs the heat and then releases up top to turn a turbine and power a generator. Purpose: A renewable energy source that powers the earth. Hypothesis: The mirrors should draw heat into the can and spin the turbine. Materials 1 large plate/container that is flat with curved edges. A large mirror. Copper wire(Thick). Procedure-Cut the mirror into small and mostly equal piece preferably 1 in. to 1.5 in. squares. Use the wire to make a stand for each mirror and ability to tilt based on sun's position.

Halloween spider catch game project PURPOSE: This time of the year and if you want to integrate kids love of science with fun game, this may be the right one. HYPOTHESIS: A closed circuit and a open circuit. When the circuit isn't closed the power doesn't flow to lamp to light it up.  MATERIALS: Small spiders - plastic ones maybe from dollar store Copper wire - even craft wire works.  Alligator clips Round/Hexagonal plate - metal, plastic doesnt matter Lamp preferably E10 with lamp base and bulb 2-3v bulb 2 AA battery with receptacle wires to connect and complete the circuit. INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Drill some holes on the rim of the plate as shown in above picture. 2.Cut 4 wires slightly an inch more than the diameter of the plate. 3.Insert wires and tie them tight. 4. Use the remaining wire to make a web with the copper wire or craft wire. 5. Connect one of the wire with the circuit to one terminal of lamp.  6. The other terminal need t