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In this chemistry activity, learners use thin layer chromatography to determine the molecular composition of different markers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this experiment, learners separate different types of molecules in marker inks (using a technique called "thin layer chromatography").

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, explore chromatography and the various colors that make up the ink in markers. Use this activity to investigate cohesion and adhesion.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners are given mysterious white powders and have to determine their identity with chemical tests.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will design a way to identify a powder found at a crime scene by comparing it with known powders, with the goal of solving a crime.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (located on page 2 of PDF), learners explore alternative uses of a simple paper cup, dubbed a "mystery item." Learners act as detectives and explore the properties and functions of th

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners analyze a fictionalized report of life on Mars, based on a real NASA satellite photo, and explore how to separate scientific fact from fiction.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, young learners use their sense of touch rather than sight to identify a mystery object in a bag. Learners take turns acting as "peekers" and "sensers" throughout the game.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 6 10 to 30 minutes
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In this fascinating and fun experiment, learners use chemistry to identify a mystery powder and to solve a "crime," a process similar to that used by real forensic scientists.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use what they know about probability to figure out what is in a mystery bag. Learners analyze data to guess how many of each color crayons are in the bag.

free Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this outdoor, night-time activity, learners discover how to spot eye-shine (reflection of light from an animal's eyes) by using a flashlight to play a simulation game.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore materials through paper chromatography.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this neuroscience activity (5th activity on the page), learners explore their sense of touch without using their senses of vision and hearing.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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This activity (on pages 15-23) combines interactive role-playing and graphing to introduce learners to the health affects of pollen.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this outdoor activity that can be combined with a hike, learners try to match a "mystery community" by shaking animals out of different trees and shrubs.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners describe an object they can’t see. After someone picks outs a few mystery objects and places them in a pillowcase, learners will investigate using only their hands.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (7th activity on the page), learners use their sense of touch to identify mystery objects hidden in socks.

free Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes