You too can have fun with science from home. Try and rebuild some of the scientific instruments that we use in our educational activities here at Museo Galileo. These simple instruments can be found both virtually on our website and physically in our display cases.
It is super easy to make replicas of these fun instruments. Just follow the few, simple steps that you find on the following colorfully illustrated worksheets that include a list of supplies needed for each instrument.
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