Balancing Points

Have you ever tried to make a mobile? It can be tricky if you don't pay attention to balance. The best mobiles have parts that are balanced or that move freely. If the parts aren't balanced, you can end up with a tangled mess, not a mobile! That's no fun! Want to learn the secrets of making one that balances just "right"?

Activity

Print the Activity Sheet
You may want to print the Activity Sheet, too, so that you can refer to it while experimenting.

Online Resources

Circus by Alex, Sarah and Sasha
Check out this episode of Dragonfly TV to learn about the importance of balance to a tightrope walker.

Vibrating Insoles
Hear how shoe vibrations can help seniors keep their balance in this Science Update.