Make Simple Machines

Here’s a fun activity from the Minnesota Children's Museum to try with common materials you already have around the house.

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Get tinkering with this creative building activity using household items from the Minnesota Children's Museum.

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Resources
Downloadable PDF
Activity Type
Science & Nature
Age Group
under 5
Adult Involvement
Helpful
Materials Needed
Scissors, tape, string, empty spools, cardboard tubes, rubber bands, wood spoons, ping pong balls or other soft balls (for launching across the room!)
Time Required
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