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Mini Zoetrope
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In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.
Pico Cricket Compass
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Learners can program a compass to draw a circle by itself using a Pico Cricket, some Legos, and lots of tape! Pico Cricket is required.
Mission Insignia
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In this science/art activity, learners create an insignia or emblem for a planet exploration mission.
Evolutionstechnik or Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird (Avis papyrus)
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In order to examine the random nature of mutations and natural selection, learners "breed" clutches of Egyptian Origami Birds (Avis papyrus) using random number generators (dice and coins) to mutate s
Building Bridges
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process and the basic mechanics behind building bridges as they build one themselves using gumdrops and toothpicks.
Bobbing Eyeballs
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In this activity, learners use simple materials and basic tools to construct a special toy to explore pendulums. As the head of the toy bobs one way, the eyeballs bob the other way.
Marshmallow Catapult
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In this activity, learners explore physics by building a catapult that launches marshmallows with household objects.
Solidly Platonic
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In this activity, learners follow simple directions to explore and create platonic solids.
Self-Portrait Silhouettes: Activity 2
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In this activity, learners make a photographic image—without a camera!
Model the Sun and Earth
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In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.
Shadow Puppets
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In this activity, learners will create their own simple shadow puppets, and experiment with light and shadow while playing with them.
Paper Folding: Unfurling Geometric Paper Shapes
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Use geometry, a ruler, and a steady hand to create these amazing unfurling paper folds!
Plastic Bag Creations
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In this activity, learners will reuse plastic bags in an interesting way.
DIY Sunprints
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In this activity, learners will see how UV light affects colors over time by making their own sunprint on construction paper.
Social Fireflies: Pico "Firefly" Communication
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Make two firefly lanterns, then program them to blink to one another and change colors.
Create Your Own Decoupage
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In this activity, learners will experiment with textures, shapes, and materials and create their own unique masterpieces.
Night Lights
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In this activity, learners create night lights using a plastic cup, programmable PICO Cricket, tri-color LED, and sensor.
Push Pull Painter
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In this activity, learners create painting machines that can paint moving forwards and backwards.
The Model Neuron
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In this activity, learners create a model of a neuron by using colored clay or play dough. Learners use diagrams to build the model and then label the parts on a piece of paper.
Colour by Numbers: Image Representation
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This activity shows learners how computers use numbers to represent pictures. A grid is used to represent the pixels (short for picture elements) of a computer screen.