The electronics department at the Austin Community College Riverside campus has many surplus electronic instruments that they want to loan to area schools for use by teachers in their science and technology classes. The instruments are in excellent condition and great for demonstrating principles of electricity, electronics and physics. As of January 9, the instruments include 60 Tektronix oscilloscopes, 28 Tektronix function generators, 46 Tek power supplies, 2 frequency counters, and 13 Simson 260 multimeters.
Experiments
Here's an experiment
PowerUp game from IBM
A new multiplayer video game from IBM Corp. encourages teenagers to save the planet by playing a video game - and learn science at the same time.
The online game, called PowerUp, is part of IBM's TryScience initiative.
You can download the game here: http://www.powerupthegame.org/
Experiment template
The following link leads to a survey of the fields required to submit an experiment. Fill out the survey to submit an experiment. www.engr.utexas.edu/sos/survey/29829942/index.cfm
Here’s the template for the experiments. I filled in some example text in italics to show what should go in each field.
Experiment name: Mouse trap vehicle
Cyberchase
This presentation showcases Cyberchase, an award-winning math mystery cartoon series on PBS KIDS GO! that delights 8-11 year olds with eye-popping action and humor. A team of curious kids and a wacky cyber bird use math and brainpower to outwit, outsmart and outlast the bad guys in theirquest to save Cyberspace. Check out this presentation if you are interested in using a Cyberchase video during a classroom visit.
Spanish language experiments
Many ZOOM into Engineering (elementary and middle school level) experiments are available in Spanish in addition to English. See http://pbskids.org/zoom/printables/activities/ and look for the ESP designation. This site provides handouts in PDF format that you can print out and take to the classroom. All of the instructions are included, just check and see what supplies you will need and your visit is practically planned! Some example are attached below.
Design Squad
Design Squad is a PBS television show, outreach campaign, and Web site, that premiered during EWeek 2007. Part reality competition, all engineering, and major fun, Design Squad features two teams of real high school kids who use their problem-solving skills to design, construct, and test engineering projects such as a machine that automatically makes pancakes, or motorizing a red wagon that can reach speeds up to 20mph.
High school experiments
These experiments are suitable for high school students.
Here are other websites with additional activities:
Middle school experiments
These experiments are suitable for middle school students.
Elementary school experiments
These experiments are suitable for elementary school students.
Activities and Experiments
Our activities are grouped by age level but many of the activities are suitable for a large age span.
We are always looking for new experiments. If you have an activity you would like to share with others, go to Experiment template, fill in the fields, submit the form and we will add it to our website.
