Exploring Magnetism with LIGO Science Education
A free-hanging magnet will face towards...
'Microscopic' magnetic domains
Making a Temporary Magnet worksheet
Magnetic field lines
Magnetic Field lines worksheets
Magnetic Shielding device
Magnetic Spinning Pencil
Visual instructions for assembly PP
A very simple motor!
Seeing Color - Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction and Interference!
CD's make perfect diffraction gratings! Use this activity and build a spectroscope to explore light.
Simple and fun way to explore the reflection and refraction of light!
The Mysterious Spinning Pipe
Come back for an updated file in December.
This activity looks at relative motion and inquiry using pieces of PVC pipe.
You can find videos and explanations for this particular activity at:
https://willykscienceway.weebly.com/relative-motion.html and https://www.ngssphenomena.com/#/xs-or-os/ (links open up in new windows)
Understanding Gravity & LIGO
Stretching space using a balloon
This powerpoint explores using spandex and embroidery hoops to model spacetime.
The bending of light around black holes
It's KNOT fun (LIGO makes learning math less intimidating)
H/O & worksheet on simple probability using 4-strings
Mathematical handout and worksheets for more complex probability with 6 strings.
Math 'Ninja' trick (how to add numbers quickly!)
Mathematical handout/worksheet for 'single-digitization'
Mathematical handout for 'Single-digitization' with additional worksheets and answer key.
Identifying that not all patterns follow our expectations.