Newton's Laws for kids are spectacular. What is Newton's Laws for Kids? Oh, you're in for a treat! ‘Science seems almost too good to be true. Even for us adults. Science across the board is not only amazing but can be performed or observed easily and inexpensively. Remember when we learned about electricity? How about our friction experiment? Engaging kids in science seems straightforward, but what if you don't ignite the sense of awe and wonder of the world?

What if your child has no desire to learn more? I thought about that a while back. If this obstacle sounds familiar check out a post I wrote on Ways to Help a Child with Science Thinking. Let me know what you think. In the meatime, learn about Newton's Law of Motion for Kids' Activity!

Newton's Laws for Kids Must Try Activity

In the meantime, onto our Newton's Laws of Motion (the 3rd law to be specific) experiment! Every month we receive Steve Spangler‘s Science Club Kit. Steve's Kit is superior full of amazing experiments, science learning for kids, and a Top Secret guide for parents and teachers. The experiments build (scaffolding) upon each other so kids really get the science. Extremely well done.

The Helicopter Balloon is one super fun way to introduce kids to more complex science ideas.

The kit we received includes three blades, a blade connector, a hub, and two balloons. A bit tricky for a younger child to put together but my 6.5 year old was able to make it happen. The key is after the balloon is blown up, to pinch the balloon as you attach it to the hub, and wait for the amazing science.

Science Behind the Balloon Helicopter

The gases coming from the balloon force the blades to rotate, the blades drive the air downward to cause the helicopter to lift. Kids loves this activity.

So, how can you make this activity happen for your child?

You can buy the Toysmith Balloon Helicopter kit on your own from Amazon or you can subscribe to Steve Spangler's Science Club, which I highly recommend.

Marnie

This month's Tinkercrate is awesome. It is all about the science of FLIGHT. Kiwi Crate's Tinkerzine has quickly become my sons' (and my) favorite piece of monthly content. It is jam packed with awesome learning goodness for children…and adults.

Ever since I brought home the Klutz Book of Paper Airplanes, my boys have been really excited about making paper airplanes. Their imaginations and ingenuity with making adjustments to their creations to “see what happens” astounds me. So, we were particularly thrilled with this month's TinkerCrate. {I am an affiliate.}

Science of Flight

The Tinkerzine gives history, the science with specific and real life example, and awesome activities for children to try on their own in addition to the materials supplied in the TinkerCrate. After taking look at the magazine, we took a closer look at the 4 Forces of Flight – Thrust, Lift, Gravity, and Drag. {Take a look at this fun science activity on learning thrust.}

Easy Science of Flight Activity to Demonstrate Lift

Such a simple and powerful activity that we found in the Tinkerzine! The activity involves a piece of paper and a breath of air. Okay, to be fair, I used scissors, too, but you can even just tear the paper into the appropriate size (about 5 x 2). After you cut your piece of paper, curl the paper slightly using your finger or a pencil. Hold the paper up to your mouth (curling down) so you can blow air into it.

Ask your child: “What do you think might happen when you blow air into the top of the paper?”

Then blow air and observe Newton's Third Law: for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. When you blow air onto to the paper, the shape of the paper pushes the air downwards, which creates an equal and opposite reaction pushing the paper upwards! That is how wings of an airplane function. Simple and amazing!

Further Learning

• Examine what happens when you blow air onto the paper holding it in the other direction.
• Try the experiment using a balloon. Fill with air and let it go. What do you observe?
• Examine various types of planes

My sons had been asking about different types of planes. So I created these Montessori Types of Planes Cards for reference. They are great because we get to combine science, language, history, and geography into looking at them.  Ask your child to choose one to examine more closely, or to make his own booklet of planes using the cards or his own research.

I hope you found this post helpful to you! Definitely check out Kiwi Crate. They offer a variety of crates perfect for your little inventor, artist, or crafter! Enjoy!

Marnie