Spin Art Force Science Activity

Watch a Swinging Cup of Paint Turn Into a Physics-Powered Masterpiece!

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Build a simple pendulum out of a paper cup and string, then let gravity and momentum do the painting. You’ll also get access to over 100 ready-to-use science activities! (No credit card required!)

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"My class was hooked the second the paint started swinging. It's the first time 'energy' and 'friction' actually clicked for some of my students — because they could see it happening on the paper."

— Ms. Reyes, 4th Grade Teacher

"I loved that my painting looked totally different from my partner's, even though we did almost the same thing. My teacher said that was real science, not a mistake!"

— Maya L., 4th Grade Student

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