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Invent a Flying Machine
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own flying machine! Using a variety of materials, you can invent a contraption that will take a human into the sky. This challenging STEAM activity requires inventors to consider key concepts of flight including lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Best of all, what you invent is yours to keep! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and…
Find out more »Invent a String Instrument
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready to strum or pluck your way to the top of the charts on a string instrument you invent in Spark!Lab Smithsonian. Using a variety of materials including cardboard, craft sticks, wood scraps, twine, and more, you’ll create a musical instrument that really plays! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a String Instrument
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready to strum or pluck your way to the top of the charts on a string instrument you invent in Spark!Lab Smithsonian. Using a variety of materials including cardboard, craft sticks, wood scraps, twine, and more, you’ll create a musical instrument that really plays! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
One event on June 4, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on June 9, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 11, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
One event on June 4, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on June 9, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 11, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
One event on June 4, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on June 9, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 11, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
One event on June 4, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 5, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on June 9, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 11, 2022 at 9:30 am
One event on June 12, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Sail Car
Reno, NV 89501 United States
With fossil fuels in high demand and short supply, can you invent a vehicle that uses an alternate form of power? Not batteries, but wind! Using a variety of materials, invent a vehicle that harnesses wind power to transport people or parcels to-and-fro. Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely.
Find out more »Invent a Flying Machine
One event on July 7, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 9, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 10, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own flying machine! Using a variety of materials, you can invent a contraption that will take a human into the sky. This challenging STEAM activity requires inventors to consider key concepts of flight including lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Best of all, what you invent is yours to keep! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and…
Find out more »Invent a Flying Machine
One event on July 7, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 9, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 10, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own flying machine! Using a variety of materials, you can invent a contraption that will take a human into the sky. This challenging STEAM activity requires inventors to consider key concepts of flight including lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Best of all, what you invent is yours to keep! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and…
Find out more »Invent a Flying Machine
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own flying machine! Using a variety of materials, you can invent a contraption that will take a human into the sky. This challenging STEAM activity requires inventors to consider key concepts of flight including lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Best of all, what you invent is yours to keep! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and…
Find out more »Invent a Flying Machine
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to invent your own flying machine! Using a variety of materials, you can invent a contraption that will take a human into the sky. This challenging STEAM activity requires inventors to consider key concepts of flight including lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Best of all, what you invent is yours to keep! Please note: This activity includes access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
One event on July 14, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 16, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 17, 2022 at 12:30 pm
One event on July 20, 2022 at 2:30 pm
One event on July 21, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 23, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 24, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Crash Test Cars
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian and use the process of invention to build a car that’ll protect its precious cargo. Using available materials and the invention process, you can create a vehicle that will protect a plastic egg in the event of a crash. Even if your egg breaks, you can tweak your design and test it again, and again, and again! Please note: Spark!Lab Smithsonian offers access to tools and materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to…
Find out more »Nano Thin Films
One event on July 28, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 30, 2022 at 10:30 am
One event on July 31, 2022 at 12:30 pm
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore nano technology by creating a thin film. A thin film is a layer of material ranging from less than a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) to several micrometers thick. Everyday examples of thin films include soap bubbles, oil slicks on water, and anti-reflection coating on eyeglasses. Scientists are developing thin films to use as computer memory and in solar cells. Please note: This activity includes materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged…
Find out more »Nano Thin Films
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore nano technology by creating a thin film. A thin film is a layer of material ranging from less than a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) to several micrometers thick. Everyday examples of thin films include soap bubbles, oil slicks on water, and anti-reflection coating on eyeglasses. Scientists are developing thin films to use as computer memory and in solar cells. Please note: This activity includes materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged…
Find out more »Nano Thin Films
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Visit The Discovery’s Spark!Lab Smithsonian to explore nano technology by creating a thin film. A thin film is a layer of material ranging from less than a nanometer (one billionth of a meter) to several micrometers thick. Everyday examples of thin films include soap bubbles, oil slicks on water, and anti-reflection coating on eyeglasses. Scientists are developing thin films to use as computer memory and in solar cells. Please note: This activity includes materials that can be dangerous if used improperly. Parents are encouraged…
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