Learn how wind turbines work in this engaging video by the National Renewable energy Laboratory (NREL). This video is part of an eight-part series teaching about the basics of renewable energy.
Splitting logs, building canoes, and “uplifting” wedges! From axes to canoes to the forks we eat with, the Curious Crew gets a “cutting edge” look at the simple machine, the wedge!. STEM Challenge: Design a Mini-Canoe. Curious About Careers: Architectural Designer Tiffany Brown
The Curious Crew gets a kick out of learning the science of soccer! Dr. Rob and the kids take the field to learn about banana kicks, knuckleballs, and parries. STEM Challenge: Design a Mini-Foosball Table. Curious About Careers: Athletic Turf Manager Amy Fouty
It’s a bird! It’s a paper airplane! It’s science! The Curious Crew explores the aerodynamics behind different kinds of paper airplanes including boomerangs, gliders, darts, and nose-divers. STEM Challenge: Design a Paper Plane Launch System. Curious About Careers: Airline Pilot Emily Coaker