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.

Minnesota Children's Museum

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

Age Group

Adult Involvement

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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