Physics 4-H Project Area
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Let your inner scientist come out and uncover the mysteries of physics at play in
daily life. The amazing magician Franco Newtoni guides you through this project.
As you try each experiment you’ll see the forces of nature, energy, and the power
of physics at work—or is it magic? Designed for beginners, but appropriate for
all levels.
Scoresheets
Contact your local Extension Office
- Extension Offices
- Year 1: Complete the Beginner Level. Take part in at least 1 learning experience and at least 1 leadership/citizenship activity. Complete a project review and project exhibit.
- Year 2: Complete the Apprentice Level. Take part in at least 1 learning experience and at least 1 leadership/citizenship activity. Complete a project review and project exhibit.
- Year 3: Complete the Master Level. Take part in at least 1 learning experience and at least 1 leadership/citizenship activity. Complete a project review and project exhibit.
Exhibit Ideas
- Year 1: Beginner Level: Magic for the New Magician. A poster or d isplay about one of the Experiments completed this year, such as "Create a Rainbow" or "Parachute Away".
- Year 2:Apprentice Level: More Magic that Moves. A poster or display about one of the Experiments completed this year, such as "Move It with Magnets" or "The Loopy Plane".
- Year 3: Master Level: You are Audience-Ready. A poster or display about one of the Experiments completed this year, such as "Move It with Magnets" or "The Loopy Plane".
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- Examples of Blue Ribbon Exhibits
How Do I Sign Up?
- FUN WITH PHYSICS - YEAR 1 (SCIENCE FUN WITH PHYSICS)
- FUN WITH PHYSICS - YEAR 2 (SCIENCE FUN WITH PHYSICS)
- FUN WITH PHYSICS - YEAR 3 (SCIENCE FUN WITH PHYSICS)
Project Videos
Why This Is Physics:
- In this activity, kids will design and build a balloon-powered racecar. The balloon acts like a “motor” and helps show Newton’s Laws of Motion.
- The car won’t move until a force pushes it (First Law: inertia), and when air rushes out of the balloon, it pushes the car forward (Third Law: action and reaction).
Step-by-step video:
- Follow this instructional video to try the activity as a 4-H physics project.
- Project instructional guide
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