Why do objects make different sounds? Science Guy Rick Crosslin joined us to talk about the science of sounds.
Sound is energy.
Sound is vibration, if an object can vibrate it can make a sound.
Big objects make low sounds.
Small objects make high sounds.
Sound can travel through solids, liquids, and gases.
For more of Rick Crosslin’s sound experiments, click here.
Local science teacher Rick Crosslin, district scientist in residence for MSD Wayne Township, gives us a look at his fossil collection and teaches us how they are formed.
You can find more of Rick’s science experiments on Youtube.
More about Croslin: He has received numerous awards recognizing him as a classroom teacher. He was the host and executive director of the Emmy award winning show, Indiana Expeditions, a WFYI PBS science television program where he shares his expertise and motto: Science is for Everyone! He was also host and executive producer of The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017.
You may want nothing to do with bugs when they invade your home, but they can be lots of fun when you see them outdoors. Rick Crosslin, district scientist in residence for MSD Wayne Township, shows you how to go on a bug-finding adventure with your kids.
You can find more of Rick’s science experiments on Youtube.
More about Croslin: He has received numerous awards recognizing him as a classroom teacher. He was the host and executive director of the Emmy award winning show, Indiana Expeditions, a WFYI PBS science television program where he shares his expertise and motto: Science is for Everyone! He was also host and executive producer of The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017.
It’s time for a little science and a lot of fun with magnets! Rick Crosslin, district scientist in residence for MSD Wayne Township shows us a few different ways to use use the magnetic force in experiments perfect to try with your kids at home.
Science Demos include:
- Attract and Repel – iron and magnets
- Lines of Electromagnetic Force (iron filings, 3D model)
- Floating Paper Clip Investigation
- Make a Floating Paper Clip
You can find more of Rick’s science experiments on Youtube.
More about Crosslin: He has received numerous awards recognizing him as a classroom teacher. He was the host and executive director of the Emmy award winning show, Indiana Expeditions, a WFYI PBS science television program where he shares his expertise and motto: Science is for Everyone! He was also host and executive producer of The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2017.