The Einstein Project

Machines & Motion

ParkWorld Plot

Today is the busiest day of the year at ParkWorld theme park, and Bertie Block is the manager of Grimbleside theme park, he's been snooping around ParkWorld trying to ruin one of the rides. ParkWorld wants to hire YOU to find out which ride has been broken before anybody can ride on it!

Compound Machines

Which simple machine will get the lobster from the cage into the pot? What force is causing the lobster to move down the ramp? Help save the lobster from getting cooked! Then move on to higher levels and find out how other compound machines work. This site has been brought to you by Edheads, an organization that creates unique, educational Web experiences designed to make hard-to-teach concepts understandable using the power and interactivity of the Internet.

Simple Machines

Check out the toolshed, or house and look through the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen or garage and find out how simple machines work. Such as a light switch, wheelbarrow, wheels or an oven. This site has been brought to you by Edheads, an organization that creates unique, educational Web experiences designed to make hard-to-teach concepts understandable using the power and interactivity of the Internet.

ForgeFX Simulations

"Learning Simulation Software". This interactive 3D simulation allows players to work on the development of a piece of virtual machinery, capable of launching giant paintballs into the air. Using the Design and Test Methodology, players must create their hurling machine so that it is capable of hitting the multiple targets within the virtual world. This site has been brought to you by ForgeFX, LLC - Interactive 3D Simulations, Serious Games, and Training Simulations.

Invention Playhouse

Exploratory play is about asking questions: "What happens when I do this?" "What if I did it this way?" Experimenting with materials and pushing their limits encourages us to consider a wide range of possibilities when problem-solving. Playing around with objects and ideas helps us see that there may be more than one solution. Play Tinker Ball - How many different ways can you help the ball reach its goal? Explore our assortment of objects to create your own paths, learning as you go. This site has been brought to you by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Robots and Us

Learn all about robots and how they work: Low Life Labs was created by the Learning Technologies Center at The Science Museum of Minnesota. This is an imaginary environment where cockroaches, ants, and similar creatures are studied. Robots are then built using the knowledge gleaned from these creature's natural adaptations to their environment. Moving, sensing, thinking and being "labs" are all explored through this site, including exploring how humans and robots move around, get information about the world, and how robots can be more like humans. In the thinking lab, participants can actually be a part of the Common Sense project of MIT and USC.

Launchpad/Launchball

Launchpad is packed with over 50 exhibits, electrifying shows and lively demos, all from the wonderful world of physics. Inspiring you to explore and question the world around you, Launchpad is for curious and creative 8-14 year olds. Capture your shadow, launch a rocket, spin like a skater or control a magnetic cloud in this stylish new gallery. Developed by the Science Museum of London for learning the concepts of motion, forces, electricity, magnetism, light, and so much more. Students will also learn about problem solving, trial and error, strategy, and critical thinking. Additionally, you can create your own challenges and share them with your friends.