Category Archives: Measurement

Rain, rain… how much rain?

Posted on April 27, 2020 by jclark

Looks like we are in for some rainy weather this week.  How about a little experiment.  Place a cup outside, maybe even two and collect the rain.  How precisely can you measure it?  Many rulers have inches and centimeters on … Continue reading →

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Reach for the skies!

Posted on April 17, 2020 by jclark

Let’s build some paper airplanes.  Check out this Fold and Fly website for folding directions.  What design stays aloft the longest, which is the fastest, or which one flies the longest distance?  Is one design more capable of aerobatic feats? What … Continue reading →

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