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 | 306 - What is Pykrete? Product ID: 00001048CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Your child will be amazed to learn that combining wood pulp with ice makes it bulletproof! Why would someone do that? To make an indestructible aircraft carrier during World War II! This art ... More »
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 | 307 - The Physics of Swimming in Syrup Product ID: 00001047CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Swimming in syrup? Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Well, maybe not. Check out this article and learn about the facts and theories of taking a dip in the thick stuff. You get to decide whether a swimmer ... More »
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 | 309 - How do Speakers Recreate Sound? Product ID: 00001046CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: The article starts with the basics of sound and how we hear, then moves on to how sound is recorded onto a cd, and finally tells how we get sound off the cd and through the speakers. Vocabulary ... More »
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 | 310 - How Shooting a Target Works Product ID: 00001045CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: When discussing guns and being a "straight shooter," it may surprise you and your child to learn that bullets do not fly straight. Only our vision is straight. How, then, do you hit ... More »
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 | 311 - The Simple Physics of Seesaws Product ID: 00001044CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Boost your child's physics with the basic concept behind a seesaw! Many terms to be introduced, like hydraulic, device, and transmits. Your child will learn the "real" meaning of wor ... More »
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 | How a Bullet Works? Product ID: 00000658CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: This article tells about the process of what happens from the moment a bullet is shot out to the moment of impact. It talks about what happens inside the barrel to allow the bullet to be forced ... More »
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 | How Can Lasers Cook? Product ID: 00000659CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Energy, light, and heat come together to cook a kernel of popcorn, but this is not a do-at-home project! Learn what the word laser actually stands for, how it works, and why it's different from ... More »
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 | How could a banana peel cause you to slip up? Product ID: 00000325CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Banana peel + friction = physics. Many people have seen comedy shows where someone falls on a banana peel, but in this article your child will learn the physics involved in the act of slipping a ... More »
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 | How Does Friction Start a Fire? Product ID: 00000660CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Friction is the force that makes it difficult to rearrange our furniture and the reason why we have trouble moving heavy objects. But did you know that friction is one of the most helpful forces ... More »
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 | How Does Friction Start a Fire? Product ID: 00000660CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Friction is the force that makes it difficult to rearrange our furniture and the reason why we have trouble moving heavy objects. But did you know that friction is one of the most helpful forces ... More »
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 | What Exactly is a Diamond? Product ID: 00000663CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Diamonds are one of the strongest gems in the world. This article tells you what a diamond is made of, some of the places they can be found, and their value. You will also learn about fake diamo ... More »
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 | How Matches Work Product ID: 00001026CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Ever wonder how a match works? This article will take you and your child through each of the chemicals that are used to ignite, control, and move the flame up the matchstick. The chemicals use ... More »
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 | Invisible Water Product ID: 00000661CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Learn about air pressure and physics with invisible water! Discover how a boat made of tinfoil can float above certain water surfaces. We don't normally feel pressure changes, but this online a ... More »
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 | Rolling Friction and Hydroplaning Product ID: 00000662CURRICULUM FOR ONLINE ARTICLE: Have you ever wondered why a car hydroplanes in the rain? This article explains how friction affects how a car performs on the road, in the rain, and out of rain. It also explains friction and h ... More »
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