Did you know you can trick your eye into seeing color even when it’s looking at something black and white? Learn about the photo-receptors in your eye and how optical illusions work in this video from Impossible Science!
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Balloon Rocket
In this video from Camp TV, museum educator Jonathan M. explains how the space shuttle Enterprise would launch into space. This video discusses pull and propulsion, and demonstrates how to build a balloon rocket to show how the shuttle would launch! Follow along to build your own balloon rocket.
PB and J Archaeology
Learn about archeology with this video from Camp TV! This video features a hands-on activity that uses PB&J materials to demonstrate stratigraphy.
Will It Float?
Will it float, or will it sink? Test different items to see if they will float in water with this Liberty Science Center video from Camp TV!
Mind-Blowing Card Trick!
The card trick that shouldn’t work! Grab 8 cards and try this mind-blowing card trick that will convince anyone you show. Learn how with this Impossible Science video from Camp TV.
The Scientific Method Card Trick!
Use the scientific method for this crazy card trick! In this Impossible Science At Home episode from Camp TV, Jason Latimer teaches you a surprising way to apply the scientific method!
Moving Molecules
Observe the reactions of hot versus cold water in this Liberty Science Center video from Camp TV. Jennifer Wagner conducts an experiment to test the how quickly food coloring travels through hot versus cold water. Use your observational skills to follow along and learn about how molecules operate in water.
Homemade Compass
Learn how to make a homemade compass in this Camp TV video from the Liberty Science Center.
4 Layer Density Tower
Lore and Dean from the Children’s Museum of Acadiana demonstrate a simple hands-on science experiment comparing the density of different liquids in this video from Camp TV. Follow the step-by-step instructions to create your own density tower!
Cup Racer
Mr. C shows how to make a cup racer using simple items like cups, straws, and rubber bands in this video produced by Think TV for Camp TV.