Max's Physics Playground
Six physics sandboxes to experiment with
drop, bounce, launch, and swing things around to see physics in action
what this teaches: gravity, friction, momentum, levers
Play →What you'll learn
- That heavy and light objects fall at the same rate when air resistance is small
- How friction changes the way something slides, and what happens when you take it away
- Why a lever balances, and why moving closer to the middle changes everything
- What makes a pendulum swing faster or slower
- How thrust fights gravity when a rocket launches
How to play
- Pick one of the six sandboxes: Gravity Drop, Bouncy Balls, Slippery Slope, Seesaw, Pendulum, or Rocket Launch.
- Change one slider at a time and watch what happens.
- Run it again with a different setting and compare the two results.
FAQ
What age is this for?
It is built for around age 7 and up, roughly 2nd through 5th grade. There is nothing to read before you start, so younger children can explore it too.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any web browser, it is free, and there is no signup or account.
Does it work on a tablet?
Yes. Every sandbox is drag-and-tap, which works well on a touch screen.
For parents and teachers
Each sandbox isolates a single variable, which fits the NGSS 3-PS2 force-and-motion expectations: children change one input and observe the effect rather than being told the rule first. It works best if you ask your child to predict the outcome before they press the button.