Lots of Lift

Get ready to take flight! Build your very own rubber band-powered helicopter using simple supplies like craft sticks, cardstock, rubber bands and tape. Design, create and launch your aircraft to see it really fly! As you put your helicopter together, you’ll see how elastic energy turns into motion, explore how spinning blades work, and experiment with balance and lift. Will your helicopter soar or need a few tweaks? Test it out, make adjustments and see how long you can keep it in the air. This hands-on activity brings together engineering, physics and creativity—step into the role of aerospace designer for a day!

• This workshop will be held January 28 – February 1.

Creativity Lab Activities

Harness your creativity and problem-solving skills in our maker space the J.T. – Minnie Maude Charitable Trust Creativity Lab! Creativity Labs are included with Science Center admission and are 45-minute, educator led, experiences designed to tap into your creative power.

All participants must be 8 years or older. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Creativity Lab activities will close 10 minutes after their scheduled start time.