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The Dirt on Dirt

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 09:47

The Dirt on Dirt

In this fun gardening activity, learners discover their soil type. There are three basic soil types: sand, silt, and clay. Using only a jar, water and a bit of water softener, ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 6 - 14

4 to 24 hours

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Liquid Crystal Thermometers

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 08:05

Liquid Crystal Thermometers

In this activity, learners explore liquid crystal thermometers to observe how heat flows by conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation . This resource includes five ...

$5 - $10 per student

Ages 11 - 18

45 to 60 minutes

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Build a Solar System

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:59

Build a Solar System

In this activity, learners make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the real definition of "space." Learners use the online calculator to create an appropriate scale to ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 8 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Fog Chamber

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:56

Fog Chamber

In this weather-related activity, learners make a portable cloud in a bottle. Learners discover that clouds form when invisible water vapor in the air is cooled enough to form ...

1 cent - $1 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Gas Model

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:56

Gas Model

This highly visual model demonstrates the atomic theory of matter which states that a gas is made up of tiny particles of atoms (molecules) that are in constant motion, smashing ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Treasures in the Rough

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:33

Treasures in the Rough

In this archaeology activity, learners make observations and conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effect saltwater has on artifacts. Use this activity to introduce learners to ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 8 - 14

1 to 7 days

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The Ladder of Life

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:33

The Ladder of Life

In this activity, learners identify the DNA base bars guanine, cytosine, thymine and adenine. Learners create a DNA model using colored paper clips to resemble these base pairs. ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Is That DNA in My Food?

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:33

Is That DNA in My Food?

In this activity, learners extract DNA from wheat germ. Use this activity to introduce learners to DNA, biotechnology and genetic engineering. This activity is featured on ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Fossils: Observing, Making and Learning

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:33

Fossils: Observing, Making and Learning

In this activity, learners explore how casts of fossilized bones are created and used to learn about dinosaurs. Learners make observations, draw diagrams and share their findings. ...

Over $20 per group

Ages 8 - 11

4 to 24 hours

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Fossilized Dinosaur Teeth Adaptations

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:33

Fossilized Dinosaur Teeth Adaptations

In this activity, learners use models of fossilized dinosaur teeth to understand how dinosaur teeth were used. Learners specifically research Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops ...

Over $20 per group

Ages 8 - 11

45 to 60 minutes

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Sound Sandwich

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:51

Sound Sandwich

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With a straw, two craft sticks, and some rubber bands, construct a noisemaker called a Sound Sandwich and explore how vibration produces sound. Instructions for the activity can ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Rainbow Density Experiment

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 13:59

Rainbow Density Experiment

In this colorful activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will make a multicolor density column by using different concentrations of sugar solutions. They will see firsthand how ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!

3 1

This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 18

30 to 45 minutes

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Make Your Own Magnus Glider

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 15:38

Make Your Own Magnus Glider

12 2

Build a glider that uses the same physics as a curve ball, for less than a dime. This activity includes simple instructions on how to build a Magnus Glider out of two styrofoam ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

5 to 10 minutes

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Sticky Situations

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 18:54

Sticky Situations

In this arts and craft related activity, learners combine various ingredients to make glue. To test the glue's stickiness, they create a decorative project such as a collage, ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 6 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Design-a-Fish

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 17:29

Design-a-Fish

In this science and language arts activity, learners study fish anatomy and make their very own 3D paper fish. Learners write stories about their fish, answering questions such as ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 6 - 11

45 to 60 minutes

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A Model Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 08:03

A Model Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine

In this activity (on pages 22-25 of PDF), learners build a model of a power plant using simple materials. The activity specifically refers to a nuclear reactor, but it is a good ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 11 - 18

45 to 60 minutes

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Habitat Observation

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 07:39

Habitat Observation

In this life science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will observe an animal in its habitat. They will list specific food, water, shelter, and space needs, observe the ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - adult

1 to 4 weeks

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Pollen Tracks

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 08:03

Pollen Tracks

In this activity (on pages 30-36), learners simulate a dig for ancient pollen, to experience how paleobotanists study fossilized pollen in rocks to learn about early geological ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 8 - 14

1 to 2 hours

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Big Bubbles

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 17:34

Big Bubbles

How do you measure a bubble when it's floating? You can't really, but in this activity, learners can measure the diameter of the ring of suds a bubble leaves on a flat surface. ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Sound Sandwich

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:51

Sound Sandwich

11 1

With a straw, two craft sticks, and some rubber bands, construct a noisemaker called a Sound Sandwich and explore how vibration produces sound. Instructions for the activity can ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Rainbow Density Experiment

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 13:59

Rainbow Density Experiment

In this colorful activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will make a multicolor density column by using different concentrations of sugar solutions. They will see firsthand how ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Habitat Observation

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 07:39

Habitat Observation

In this life science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will observe an animal in its habitat. They will list specific food, water, shelter, and space needs, observe the ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - adult

1 to 4 weeks

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Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!

3 1

This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 18

30 to 45 minutes

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Make Your Own Magnus Glider

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 05/03/2010 - 15:38

Make Your Own Magnus Glider

12 2

Build a glider that uses the same physics as a curve ball, for less than a dime. This activity includes simple instructions on how to build a Magnus Glider out of two styrofoam ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

5 to 10 minutes

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Sticky Situations

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 18:54

Sticky Situations

In this arts and craft related activity, learners combine various ingredients to make glue. To test the glue's stickiness, they create a decorative project such as a collage, ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 6 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Design-a-Fish

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 11/04/2010 - 17:29

Design-a-Fish

In this science and language arts activity, learners study fish anatomy and make their very own 3D paper fish. Learners write stories about their fish, answering questions such as ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 6 - 11

45 to 60 minutes

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Ice Balloons

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 02/11/2011 - 07:34

Ice Balloons

5 1

In this activity, learners will explore globes of frozen water to learn how to ask and then answer 'investigable' questions. The activity includes four short online videos: ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 8 - adult

45 to 60 minutes

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Helicopter Twirl

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 16:49

Helicopter Twirl

Learners cut and fold a paper helicopter from the template in this PDF. They practice twirling the helicopter and observe what happens as they modify their tries. The ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Solar Oven

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 04:32

Solar Oven

In this physics activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will make a solar oven. They will explore methods to change and intensify energy from the sun into heat. Though this ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 6 - adult

30 to 45 minutes

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Light Painting

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 16:51

Light Painting

Light painting is a creative activity that involves creating striking images and illusions using a camera, a light source, and a little practice. Light paintings may be literal ...

Over $20 per group

Ages 11 - adult

45 to 60 minutes

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Take a Plant to Lunch

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 17:32

Take a Plant to Lunch

Learners make a "menu" of any plants in their lunch for Monday through Friday and draw the plants from their lunch. Plants can include fruits, vegetables, grains in cereal or ...

free

Ages 6 - 11

1 to 7 days

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DNA From an Onion

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 02:37

DNA From an Onion

In this genetics activity, learners extract DNA from an onion, using detergent solution, a food processor, and rubbing alcohol. They will also discuss genetic engineering of ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 11 - 18

30 to 45 minutes

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Pollen Tracks

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 08:03

Pollen Tracks

In this activity (on pages 30-36), learners simulate a dig for ancient pollen, to experience how paleobotanists study fossilized pollen in rocks to learn about early geological ...

$10 - $20 per group

Ages 8 - 14

1 to 2 hours

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Rainbow Density Experiment

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 13:59

Rainbow Density Experiment

In this colorful activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will make a multicolor density column by using different concentrations of sugar solutions. They will see firsthand how ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Decomposition Column

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 19:28

Decomposition Column

In this activity, learners turn empty 2-liter bottles into a see-through compost container. Through the sides of the bottle, learners make weekly observations of decomposition ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 4 - 14

1 to 12 months

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Music and Sound

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 04/06/2011 - 07:34

Music and Sound

This activity (on page 2 of the PDF) is a full inquiry investigation into sound frequency. Groups of learners will use an electronic keyboard (if one is available) to identify ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 8 - 14

1 to 2 hours

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Invent an Insect

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 03:58

Invent an Insect

In this creative activity, learners will find out what makes an insect an insect by studying examples of insect adaptations and by examining why there are so many different types ...

free

Ages 6 - 14

45 to 60 minutes

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Beach Buckets

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 15:18

Beach Buckets

In this activity, learners explore a bucket of sand and beach objects. First they sort items using observable characteristics, then they turn hard candy into "candy sand" to model ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 4 - adult

10 to 30 minutes

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Identify Whale Songs

Submitted by smileadmin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 17:35

Identify Whale Songs

In this online quiz, learners listen to whale songs, then try to guess whether the song comes from an orca, humpback, pilot, or sperm whale. Learners also guess which of four ...

free

Ages 8 - adult

5 to 10 minutes

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