STEAM Saturday: Swings

Date
August 8th
Time
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Age
Ages 7–12
Cost
Free; registration required; THE PLAYGROUND admission not included
Location

National Building Museum
401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
Judiciary Square

Children investigate the science behind playground swings, including momentum and kinetic energy. After conducting simple experiments with those forces, participants use craft materials to build a swing model of their own.

The program is designed for children in grades 2–6 and their caregivers. Registration is free but does not include admission to THE PLAYGROUND; installation tickets are sold separately.

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