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Homeschool Science

Instructables loves homeschoolers! And homeschoolers love Instructables!
In the spirit of DIY education and home-brew learning, here are some great do-it-at-home science projects.

10 comments

Apr 20, 2012. 12:44 PMjblover says:

people who are homeskool they should really go to reguler skool so much fun
n u can met new people

May 2, 2012. 4:04 PMsuperMacaroni says:

Feb 27, 2012. 5:33 AM

Pfarmkid says:

I'm a homeschooler

Sep 2, 2010. 7:42 PMquantumkittty says:

the ball spins backward because it cant keep up, and because of this, it is pulled faster in one direction than it is in the other. basically, think doppler effect with magnets. moving away: weaker pull. moving towards: stronger pull. that's my opinion at least

May 14, 2010. 1:15 AM

KentsOkay says:

I didn't know you where homeschooled!

Apr 18, 2010. 11:51 AMTWtesla says:

At a guess as to why the ball rotates the other way, it may have to do with magnetic waves. Like sound waves from an ambulance passing you, the magnetic waves of approaching magnets are condensed and the waves from departing magnets are elongated.
              Ball   O <= spin
          H      )))       (   (   (    H     spin =>
Magnet wave   wave magnet

The ball is attracted to the compressed waves more than the elongated waves

Jun 14, 2009. 6:13 PMbcoulal says:

The reason the ball travels backwards is because the electrons in the magnets spin in the opposite direction, when you spin the magnets you create an invisible magnetic vortex of magnetic fields thus making the metal ball travel in the opposite direction of the tesla turbine.

May 14, 2009. 4:10 PMkelleyboys4 says:

Cool guide dmc!

May 9, 2009. 9:47 AM

mrfixitrick says:

Coincidentally, I just finished this video of my home-school student, Rowan, and his cool display of the Tesla CD Turbine at the local Home-School Science Fair.

Instructables was instrumental in my success with the Tesla CD Turbine. The device has been a contest winner and generated lots of interest worldwide. I am great example how Instructables has helped someone be able to help others!

Tesla CD Turbine At The Science Fair: