Skip to content
This Home School

This Home School

Every parent is a teacher. Every home is a home school.

Menu

  • START HERE — Our Most Popular Content!
  • Home
  • Activities & Resources
    • Preschool
    • Language Arts
      • Letter Recognition & Sounds
      • Sight Words
      • Read Aloud Recommendations
    • Math
      • Counting & Number Recognition
      • Addition & Subtraction
      • Fractions & Decimals
      • Geometry
      • Pre-Algebra
      • Algebra
    • Science
      • Earth Science
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
    • Technology & Engineering
    • Art
    • History & Social Studies
      • World History
      • Economics
    • Life Skills
      • Fine Motor Development
      • Cooking
      • Gardening
  • Blog
  • About
    • About
    • The Author
    • Contact Me

stem activity

Hands-On History: Gravity-Powered Fountain

Hands-On History: Gravity-Powered Fountain

Learn how to use water pressure and air pressure to make water defy gravity and flow UP into a fountain — without the use of a pump!

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading…
Lindsey June 12, 2019June 19, 2019 Featured Posts, Hands-On Building Projects, Physics, Science, Technology, World History No Comments Read more

LEGO Maze STEM Challenge

LEGO Maze STEM Challenge

Activities for creative thinking and problem-solving with LEGO bricks!

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr
  • Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram

Like this:

Like Loading…
Lindsey February 25, 2019March 18, 2020 5th-8th Mathematics, Art, Featured Posts, Games & Toys, Grade School Mathematics, Hands-On Building Projects, Middle School, Preschool, Preschool Science, Science, Technology, Top Preschool Posts No Comments Read more

Subscribe via Email

Get all the goods sent straight to your inbox by subscribing today!

As an affiliate marketer, I may earn a commission from purchases made through links to Amazon and other partners.

  • START HERE — Our Most Popular Content!
  • Home
  • Activities & Resources
    • Preschool
    • Language Arts
      • Letter Recognition & Sounds
      • Sight Words
      • Read Aloud Recommendations
    • Math
      • Counting & Number Recognition
      • Addition & Subtraction
      • Fractions & Decimals
      • Geometry
      • Pre-Algebra
      • Algebra
    • Science
      • Earth Science
      • Chemistry
      • Biology
      • Physics
    • Technology & Engineering
    • Art
    • History & Social Studies
      • World History
      • Economics
    • Life Skills
      • Fine Motor Development
      • Cooking
      • Gardening
  • Blog
  • About
    • About
    • The Author
    • Contact Me
Kidsbooks
Livin’ that Coach Dad life! We’ve arrived at the Livin’ that Coach Dad life! We’ve arrived at the end of another soccer season! Now on to winter training for soccer and baseball, plus futsal and basketball! But I’m sure things will slow down after that… 😆 #youthsports #⚽️ #⚾️ #🏀 #thereisnooffseason
Gravity-powered disco ball! 🪩 Get all the details Gravity-powered disco ball! 🪩 Get all the details from the link in my profile! #stem #stemkids #engineering #homeschoollife #crunchlabs #homeschoolstem #playtolearn #handsonlearning
I don’t mean to sound like such a fawning fangirl, I don’t mean to sound like such a fawning fangirl, but we are 27 boxes into @crunchlabs and still completely obsessed! 😍 Today’s build is a gravity-powered disco ball, through which the kids learned how to reverse an electric motor to turn it into a generator. The light and motion on this build are entirely powered by the weight being pulled downward. Brilliant! These build boxes are the perfect Christmas present for your budding engineers. To find out more — and get a DISCOUNT CODE, obviously! — follow the link in my profile!! #stemkids #markrober #crunchlabs #homeschool #homeschoollife #homeschoolstem #stem #teachstem #physics #engineering #playtolearn #handsonlearning
So proud of the tournament win the SFA boys pulled So proud of the tournament win the SFA boys pulled off today! Very well deserved! They have worked hard and grown by leaps and bounds this season. My little man was a beast in goal today, but the whole team discovered what they can do when they bring the effort! And I must say that coach is pretty phenomenal, too :) #whatdoyousee
Another magical Halloween night! Another magical Halloween night!
Pumpkin Carving ‘24! Pro tip: take the carving pi Pumpkin Carving ‘24! Pro tip: take the carving pictures when you first start so that everyone is still smiling 😆 #halloween2024 #halloween #pumpkin
Today my ten-year-old declared that he wanted to b Today my ten-year-old declared that he wanted to build a gravity-powered fountain, also called Heron’s Fountain, so we gathered a few supplies and got to it! This simple concept uses gravity and air pressure to create a fountain that flows without a pump! #scienceathome #homeschoolscience #handsonlearning #handsonscience #gravity #airpressure #scienceactivities #ancienttechnology
Saw the #stlouisballet perform Balanchine’s Serena Saw the #stlouisballet perform Balanchine’s Serenade yesterday 💕 If you ever have the opportunity to see this ballet, do not miss it! What a masterpiece! #georgebalanchine #mrb #balanchine #balanchineballet #americanballet #tchaikovsky #serenade #homeschoolfieldtrip
Working on those core childhood memories of parkin Working on those core childhood memories of parking lot carnivals :)
Building a dart launcher this afternoon! We are n Building a dart launcher this afternoon! We are nuts about @markrober’s @crunchlabs! This is the first build of Year 3, and my little engineers still light up every time a box arrives in the mail :) For our full review (and a discount code for you!), follow the link in my profile! #stemkids #engineeringkids #stemprojects #playtolearn #handsonlearning #thinklikeanengineer #crunchlabs
Swallowtail Watch ‘24 is keeping us all on the edg Swallowtail Watch ‘24 is keeping us all on the edge of our seats! I added tons of flowers and herbs to my garden this year, flagrantly disregarding all plant spacing recommendations. I’ll never go back! 😆 #messygarden #pollinators #pollinatorgarden #easternblackswallowtail #swallowtailbutterfly #butterfly #gardenlove #playoutside
Milled corn, cleaned flax, and honed our atlatl sk Milled corn, cleaned flax, and honed our atlatl skills today at the @thedanielboonehomestead! #homeschoolfieldtrip #frontierlife #missourihistory #handsonhistory
Follow on Instagram

Teach your kids economics, government, and civics with the Tuttle Twins books!

<Insidebook
Livin’ that Coach Dad life! We’ve arrived at the Livin’ that Coach Dad life! We’ve arrived at the end of another soccer season! Now on to winter training for soccer and baseball, plus futsal and basketball! But I’m sure things will slow down after that… 😆 #youthsports #⚽️ #⚾️ #🏀 #thereisnooffseason
Gravity-powered disco ball! 🪩 Get all the details Gravity-powered disco ball! 🪩 Get all the details from the link in my profile! #stem #stemkids #engineering #homeschoollife #crunchlabs #homeschoolstem #playtolearn #handsonlearning
I don’t mean to sound like such a fawning fangirl, I don’t mean to sound like such a fawning fangirl, but we are 27 boxes into @crunchlabs and still completely obsessed! 😍 Today’s build is a gravity-powered disco ball, through which the kids learned how to reverse an electric motor to turn it into a generator. The light and motion on this build are entirely powered by the weight being pulled downward. Brilliant! These build boxes are the perfect Christmas present for your budding engineers. To find out more — and get a DISCOUNT CODE, obviously! — follow the link in my profile!! #stemkids #markrober #crunchlabs #homeschool #homeschoollife #homeschoolstem #stem #teachstem #physics #engineering #playtolearn #handsonlearning
So proud of the tournament win the SFA boys pulled So proud of the tournament win the SFA boys pulled off today! Very well deserved! They have worked hard and grown by leaps and bounds this season. My little man was a beast in goal today, but the whole team discovered what they can do when they bring the effort! And I must say that coach is pretty phenomenal, too :) #whatdoyousee
Another magical Halloween night! Another magical Halloween night!
Pumpkin Carving ‘24! Pro tip: take the carving pi Pumpkin Carving ‘24! Pro tip: take the carving pictures when you first start so that everyone is still smiling 😆 #halloween2024 #halloween #pumpkin
Today my ten-year-old declared that he wanted to b Today my ten-year-old declared that he wanted to build a gravity-powered fountain, also called Heron’s Fountain, so we gathered a few supplies and got to it! This simple concept uses gravity and air pressure to create a fountain that flows without a pump! #scienceathome #homeschoolscience #handsonlearning #handsonscience #gravity #airpressure #scienceactivities #ancienttechnology
Saw the #stlouisballet perform Balanchine’s Serena Saw the #stlouisballet perform Balanchine’s Serenade yesterday 💕 If you ever have the opportunity to see this ballet, do not miss it! What a masterpiece! #georgebalanchine #mrb #balanchine #balanchineballet #americanballet #tchaikovsky #serenade #homeschoolfieldtrip
Working on those core childhood memories of parkin Working on those core childhood memories of parking lot carnivals :)
Building a dart launcher this afternoon! We are n Building a dart launcher this afternoon! We are nuts about @markrober’s @crunchlabs! This is the first build of Year 3, and my little engineers still light up every time a box arrives in the mail :) For our full review (and a discount code for you!), follow the link in my profile! #stemkids #engineeringkids #stemprojects #playtolearn #handsonlearning #thinklikeanengineer #crunchlabs
Swallowtail Watch ‘24 is keeping us all on the edg Swallowtail Watch ‘24 is keeping us all on the edge of our seats! I added tons of flowers and herbs to my garden this year, flagrantly disregarding all plant spacing recommendations. I’ll never go back! 😆 #messygarden #pollinators #pollinatorgarden #easternblackswallowtail #swallowtailbutterfly #butterfly #gardenlove #playoutside
Milled corn, cleaned flax, and honed our atlatl sk Milled corn, cleaned flax, and honed our atlatl skills today at the @thedanielboonehomestead! #homeschoolfieldtrip #frontierlife #missourihistory #handsonhistory
Follow on Instagram

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Copyright © 2026 This Home School. All rights reserved. Theme Spacious by ThemeGrill. Powered by: WordPress.
  • Home
  • About
  • Marketplace
  • Blog
  • The Author
    • Contact Me
%d