Balancing Buddies

Image of balancing buddy

Explore the concept of center of gravity with this fun experiment! Using only a cork, skewers, toothpicks, and clay, we will be creating balancing buddies that balance on the tip of your finger. Kids are invited to play around with the design, iterate, and get their buddy to stay at equilibrium. They can also decorate their buddy and take it home with them!

Location information

Campus: Tempe
Location type: Room
Room or location: ECG or ECF E-spaces
Indoors or outdoors: Indoors
Building Floor: First Floor

Other details

Zone: Zone C: Tempe

Engineering and Technology

Area of Interest

Engineering and Technology

Target Age Group

All ages

College or Department

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States. Our students represent 156 countries, all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering offers 25 undergraduate programs and 48 graduate programs in its eight schools.

In addition, ‘The Global School’ refers to the Fulton Schools’ collective efforts in engaging in a globally-connected network of higher education initiatives and collaborations with government entities to broaden access to engineering education and build partnerships important to improving our communities and all whom we serve.

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