The Superpower of Time

What is time? How can we measure it? Let’s find out with Nanogirl and 5 STEM activities to teach you all about building the superpowers of time. Covering how to build a sundial, how to make a water timer and even how to make your own moving cartoon by building a zoetrope.

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Make Your Own Sundial

This superhero business is hungry work—how long until the next cookie? Let's build a sundial to find out!

Watch Episode One

Moon Calendar

Nanogirl wants the superpower to predict the future, and she thinks she's got the answer—the Moon!

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Water Clock

Today, Nanogirl wants to measure really small amounts of time—she might be able to do it using the power of water!

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Pendulum

The secret of a super-swinging superpower might be hidden inside an old clock!

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Zoetrope

Build an amazing invention that lets you speed up and slow down time!

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