Science in Toyland
Domino Challenge
Set up the domino blocks. Tip the first block to see what happens.
One small action like tipping a simple domino block can start
a whole series of events linked in a chain reaction. Avalanches,
earthquakes, and multiple car accidents are examples of this
phenomenon.
It's easy to explore chain reactions with marbles and playing cards.
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Can you ring the bell with a row of falling domino blocks using the
stairs and teetertotters to create your path?
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Can you ring the bell with a row of falling domino blocks that crosses
a ditch?
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Can you make more than one row of domino blocks ring the bell at
the same time using the swings and gates to create your path?
Domino challenge exhibit (54k)
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Domino challenge exhibit (54k)