Balance tension and gravity to make an “impossible” floating lamp! Build a lantern that floats above its base with the help of tension and rubber bands. Learn the science behind how it floats and engineer an electric circuit to make the lamp glow, then test the levitation with a series of “tricks” that are sure to impress!
What’s included?
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6 lantern pieces
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2 arms
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stand base
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2 sticky foam sheets
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5 cords
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17 rubber rings
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paper sheet set
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battery pack
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LED strip
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switch
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sticker sheet
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8 cord spacers
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illustrated instruction booklet
Topics explored
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Floating illusions
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Science of tension
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Hands-on electronics
Additional details
Academic standards
Next Generation Science Standards
5-PS2-1: Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
