Physics
Quick Intro
Physics Activities introduce kids and families to the principles that explain how the world moves and works through hands-on experiences like building simple machines, experimenting with motion, light, sound, and magnets, and testing forces through play. These activities spark curiosity and logical thinking while helping participants understand cause and effect in everyday life. When enjoyed with family and friends, physics activities encourage collaboration, discussion, and problem-solving as everyone predicts outcomes, tests ideas, and learns together. They build confidence in critical thinking, make abstract concepts feel fun and accessible, and create shared moments of discovery that inspire a lasting interest in science.
More Info on Physics
Physics is the study of matter, energy, motion, and the fundamental forces that govern how the universe works. It explains everyday experiences such as why objects fall, how light reflects, how sound travels, and what makes things move or stop. From simple concepts like gravity and magnetism to more advanced ideas such as electricity, waves, and space-time, physics helps learners understand the rules that shape both the visible world and the vast universe beyond it.
Families can explore physics together through interactive, hands-on activities that turn abstract ideas into real experiences. Simple experiments like building ramps to test motion, using magnets, creating paper airplanes, or experimenting with light and shadows make learning engaging and accessible. Playing with pulleys, gears, and simple machines, visiting science centers, watching demonstrations, or building basic circuits together introduce problem-solving and critical thinking. These shared activities encourage curiosity, teamwork, and discovery while showing how physics connects directly to everyday life.
Helicopter exploration
When I was working for a helicopter tour company, I had an opportunity for my kids to jump in and see the controls. I think I was just as excited as they were to get into one, haha.
Meteor Crater fun
They found some great ways to make it fun to learn about a big dent in the ground. And it sounds like they've updated the kids' area so we will have to check it out again
Dining chair fort
The kids loved using the dining chairs to build a fort
Soccer Summer
The summer Colton tried soccer and decided it wasn't really for him
My silly trampoline kid
This kid is always dressing up or creating a costume or plushie, so it's a common occurrence for him to be dressed up or have a plushie in his arms no matter where he is
Archery at Grandma & Grandpa’s
My grandparents live out in the boonies so it's a great place to practice our archery
Checking out a helicopter
I worked for a helicopter tour company in Sedona for a while and so my kids got a chance to climb inside and take a look.
Replacing my Power Supply Unit
My PSU died and I ended up having to replace it. It was a good learning experience for everybody.
Rollerblading at Pioneer Park in Prescott AZ
Pioneer Park in Prescott has a roller hockey rink that they use for hockey games but it is also available for rollerblading and skating
Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ
Full Swing in Prescott Arizona has batting cages, arcade games, a trampoline bungee jump, and some snack foods. The last time I played softball was in high school, so it was fun to test out my skills. This is my 12 year old, who's never played on a team, trying it out.