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The STEAMfest team and our creators are hard at work adding new activities for 2022. Below are a few of the activities that were completed for STEAMfest 2021 or newly added in preparation for STEAMfest 2022. STEAMfest 2022’s Virtual Event begins January 1st and ends January 30th with its Live, in person, Event hosted on Woodlawn School’s Campus. Signup now and be among the first Explorers.
Water and Oil
In Science Mom’s Guide to Water, Part 5, join Science Mom to explore why oil and water don’t mix with four investigations: ocean in a bottle, lava lamp, oil lamp, and a grease fire explosion.
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Rube Goldberg Machines
Maximum effort for the minimum results!
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Newton’s Cradle
Newton’s Cradle – A Demonstration of Physics Concepts, An Example of Kinetic Art, or A Fascinating Toy!
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An Architect’s Journey – Part 2
Aiden Lemons and An Architect’s Home
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An Architect’s Journey – Part 1
Meet Aiden Lemons and the Wabi-sabi house
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Measuring Rocket Motor Thrust
Learn a simple method for measuring the thrust of a model rocket motor.
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Exploring Color Theory
Make any color from just three!
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Indigo Dyeing
Learn about the ancient practice of dyeing fabric with Indigo.
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Floating Egg
A fun at-home science experiment about density.
Science Beyond
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Rubber Egg Experiment
What happens to an egg when you leave it in vinegar?
Science Beyond
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Let’s Make Snow
Cool and fluffy like real snow!
Science Beyond
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Water Thermometer
Make a thermometer
Child360
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Walking Water
Watch the colors move between cups
Child360
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Paper Marbling
Use science to create beautiful marbled paper cards
Science Buddies
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Circle Paper & Straw Airplane
Build this unique paper air plane design.
Red Ted Art
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MEL Science Chemistry Lab
Live chemistry demonstrations and DIY experiments!
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Mon Feb 15th 4:00 PM
How To Cook An Egg
Science that you can eat
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Tue Feb 9th 4:00 PM
Art in Nature
Explore the outdoors through art!
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NASA X-Ray Lab Tour
Exclusive behind-the-scene tour of X-ray labs at NASA MSFC.
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Fri Feb 19th 4:00 PM
Chromatography
How to separate mixtures with the help of paper and alcohol
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Make A Fizzy Drink
How to make a fizzy drink at home in 30 seconds
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Hot ice
How to make hot ice from baking soda and vinegar
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Animation With Blender
Learn about creating animations
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Homemade Music
Make your own instrument from home!
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Musical Jars
Hear for yourself how different musical pitches are created through sound vibrations.
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Make a water filter
How to make a water filter with sand and charcoal
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How to make a green omelet
Cooking a green omelet
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Cans on the edge
How to balance a can at an angle
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Make A Periscope
Can you make a periscope from cardboard?
James Dyson Foundation
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Cardboard Chair
Can you build a chair from cardboard?
James Dyson Foundation
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