Simple Machines

Forces are pushing and pulling against all objects all the time. Students will explore the effects of gravitational forces, as well as Newton’s Laws of Motion. Experiments illustrate each principle with students defying gravity, shooting rockets and cannons, racing objects of differing masses, as well as predicting and observing results of friction. During the presentation, students will:

1) investigate and describe gravity as a force dependent on the mass of an object
2) predict and explore the effect of gravity on objects of dissimilar mass
3) define and experiment with Newton’s three laws of motion
4) predict and observe outcomes of motion experiments.

Presentation Information

• Designed for students in upper elementary
• STEAM Tours are aligned with the Tennessee, Georgia and Next Generation Science Standards
• STEAM Tours include a 30-minute demonstration, a 30-minute lab experience and 1-hour in our newly renovated science and art exhibits
• The Science Theater seats 100 people
• All groups must be accompanied by a parent, teacher or adult leader

Pricing Structure

• $6.50 per student for groups of 30 or more
• No additional adults can be accommodated

To book a STEAM Tour, please call Sheila at (423) 648-6040 or Amber at (423) 648-6045. Please make reservations 2-3 weeks in advance.

Creative Discovery Museum's Shop is excited to offer groups a choice of two special keepsake bundles!

$3 BUNDLE

• Creative Discovery Museum logo cup
• Creative Discovery Museum pencil
• Tower Postcard
• Multi-cultural Notepad
• Neon Icy Ball

$5 BUNDLE

• Creative Discovery Museum logo cup
• Tower Postcard
• Dino Plush

All items are subject to change according to availability.              

Please order your bundles at least five days in advance of your tour. Keepsake bundles must be paid for prior to your tour.

To order: Call the Museum shop at (423) 756-2738, ext. 276. Or you can download a copy of the order form and submit your order via fax at (423) 267-9344.