Virus Protection (Activity + Instructional Video)
Originally Posted: July 8, 2020
Updated: June 2024
Type: STEM Activity
Grade: 2-8
Mission: Design a device to help with physical distancing to slow the spread of a virus.
Materials needed: Watch the video for suggested materials.
Ping pong ball
Scissors
Tape
Straws
Paper
Paper plates or cups
At least 9 feet of string or fishing wire
Watch Instructional Video: STEM Space At Home is a video series led by an engineer using materials you can find at home. The videos are intended to support elementary and middle school students through fun engineering design challenges with a real-world connection. Find all episodes here.
STEM Space At-Home is brought to you by Vivify STEM and Communities In Schools of San Antonio through the NASA program “New Worlds Await You” led by the WEX Foundation.
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