Go for something with simple, well illustrated logic. Remember that kids of that age aren't supposed to be good at abstract thinking. Use clear boxes so they can see what's inside. Make it strong but not so it looks strong (clear is good for that). Have multiple terminals that can interact but do not need to for a good experience.
If your object is for them to learn, then reinforcing what they've been taught already is a great path.
(1) Get them to survey others' understanding of physics principles. (Direct, like at the mall, school or street or indirectly by web site)
(2) Get them to develop physics demonstrations suitable for kindergarten students. Select the best and then actually do it as a group. (They'll likely have tried them on neighbors' kids anyway)
Keep it simple, safe and positive.
Cheers
Don
Australia
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Go for something with simple, well illustrated logic. Remember that kids of that age aren't supposed to be good at abstract thinking. Use clear boxes so they can see what's inside. Make it strong but not so it looks strong (clear is good for that). Have multiple terminals that can interact but do not need to for a good experience.
If your object is for them to learn, then reinforcing what they've been taught already is a great path. (1) Get them to survey others' understanding of physics principles. (Direct, like at the mall, school or street or indirectly by web site) (2) Get them to develop physics demonstrations suitable for kindergarten students. Select the best and then actually do it as a group. (They'll likely have tried them on neighbors' kids anyway) Keep it simple, safe and positive. Cheers Don Australia