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Colors of Stars
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In this activity, learners observe colors in the flame of a burning candle to explore connections between matter, light, color and temperature -- basic concepts of matter and energy.
Our Place in Our Galaxy
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In this fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity, learners construct a model of our place in the Milky Way Galaxy and the distribution of stars, with a quarter and some birdseed.
Go with the Flow
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In this quick and easy activity and/or demonstration, learners use two empty soda cans to illustrate Bernoulli's principle.
Fish Eyes: More than Meets the Eye
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In this data collection and analysis activity, learners evaluate fish physiology and ecology using vision research data from Dr.
A Universe Without Supernovae
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity illustrates the value of supernovae in the universe.
Eyedropper Hydrometer: Buoy your understanding of density
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Build a hydrometer (measures the density of a liquid) using a pipet or eyedropper.
Burning Issues
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Learners use a candle to investigate the products of combustion. When a glass rod is held over a lit candle, the candle flame deposits carbon on the rod.
Chocolate (Sea Floor) Lava
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In this edible experiment, learners pour "Magic Shell" chocolate into a glass of cold water. They'll observe as pillow shaped structures form, which resemble lavas on the sea floor.
Pollution Patrol
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers design devices that can detect the presence of pollutants in the air.
The Carbon Cycle Game
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In this activity, learners take on the role of a carbon atom and record which reservoirs in the carbon cycle they visit.
Air Cannon
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In this activity, learners create air cannons out of everyday materials. Learners use their air cannons to investigate air as a force and air pressure.
Carbon Cycle Poster
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In this activity, learners gain knowledge about how carbon moves through all four of the Earth’s major spheres (biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere), and understand how humans influenc
Oil Spill Solutions
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In this activity, learners explore how environmental engineers might approach solving the problem of an oil spill.
Liesegang Rings
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This display shows slow chemical reactions in colorful crystal formations known as Liesegang Rings. These reactions are similar to those forming the rings in agates.
Filtration Investigation
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In this activity, learners explore how engineering has developed various means to remove impurities from water.
Rocket Wind Tunnel
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In this activity, learners evaluate the potential performance of air rockets placed inside a wind tunnel.
What Does Life Need to Live?
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In this astrobiology activity (on page 11 of the PDF), learners consider what organisms need in order to live (water, nutrients, and energy).
Cooling Off
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In this activity, learners are introduced to challenges of maintaining temperatures while living in space.
Solar Water Heater
Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.
Toast a Mole!
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In this quick activity, learners drink Avogadro's number worth of molecules - 6.02x10^23 molecules!