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6th Grade

215 age-appropriate science experiments

Complex experiments for ages 11-12. Prepare for middle school with in-depth investigations.

Amazing DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:10 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Super DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:15 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Mega DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:20 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Ultimate DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:25 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Epic DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:30 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Cool DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:5 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Awesome DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:10 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Fun DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:15 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Quick DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:20 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Simple DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:25 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Giant DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:30 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Mini DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:5 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Rainbow DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:10 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Glow-in-the-Dark DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:15 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Magnetic DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:20 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Solar-Powered DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:25 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Wind-Powered DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:30 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Water-Powered DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:5 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Spinning DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:10 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Bouncing DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:15 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Floating DIY Periscope Challenge

A periscope works using the law of reflection: light bounces off a mirror at the same angle it hits it. The top mirror c...

Duration:20 min Materials:5 items Age range:8-12

Pendulum Wave Machine

Each pendulum has a different length, which means each one has a different natural frequency — shorter pendulums swing f...

Duration:30 min Materials:6 items Age range:9-12

Amazing Pendulum Wave Machine Challenge

Each pendulum has a different length, which means each one has a different natural frequency — shorter pendulums swing f...

Duration:20 min Materials:6 items Age range:9-12

Super Pendulum Wave Machine Challenge

Each pendulum has a different length, which means each one has a different natural frequency — shorter pendulums swing f...

Duration:25 min Materials:6 items Age range:9-12

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