STEM

Seismograph

What do a pendulum, earthquake, and electric toothbrush have in common? They all have their roots in different kinds of vibrations! Explore the science behind vibrations with the "Seismograph" kit by MEL Science, and learn how humans have harnessed the power of vibrations for everyday use!

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You will:

Assemble a real seismograph
Observe as sand becomes liquid via vibrations
Create your own dancing robot

You will learn:

What earthquakes really are
The basics of waves, such as amplitude and frequency
How vibrations are utilized in everyday life

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Rene Showlund

"Fun experiments each month to do with my daughters. Easy to follow instructions & a great STEM teaching aid. I was a chemistry major so I love being able to show my daughters why I love science."

Morgan Van Epp

"Our 7 y/o daughter did her first box immediately and, when she was done, asked when the next one would be delivered! She loves it! It’s high quality and a great addition to our home school science!"