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In this optics activity, learners discover how they can make glass objects "disappear." Learners submerge glass objects like stirring rods into a beaker of Wesson™ oil to explore how the principles of

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners thread gumdrops together to make a model of a polymer.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners cut out and assemble wheels to explore how variations in fish body structures (mouth shape/position/teeth, body shape, tail shape, and coloration patterns) allow fish to sur

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners describe objects in a room using only numbers and shapes. They can measure the object (like a desk) and make a list of facts about it (e.g.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this simple activity, learners discover how a mere piece of paper can be used to hold up the weight of a heavy book.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use cooperation and logical thinking to find solutions to network problems on the playground.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners follow clues to find five puzzle pieces, then assemble them. This activity works well with a whole group, individuals, or families.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use marshmallows and gum drops to construct seven models of molecules. Learners classify (solid, liquid or gas) and draw diagrams of the molecules.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners explore probability as they play a game. Learners will categorize everyday events as either impossible, possible or certain.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (11th activity on the page), learners use their sense of touch to identify matching pairs of objects hidden in bags. Learners can also play this game with partners.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners play a trick on their own brain to see if the brain can learn to ignore distracting input. Colors and words are used to play the visual trick, known as a Stroop Test.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct a playable kazoo from inexpensive materials. They will experience how vibration creates sound waves and music.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Teams of learners use a series of stick figures made from pipe cleaners to model a dance routine. Then, they use this model to communicate to another learner who performs the dance routine.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Coins are everyday objects which tell a lot about the people who use them.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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A design challenge that takes paper airplanes into an entirely different direction: a magnus glider uses cups and and rubber bands to create a glider that uses the same forces that a curveball (from b

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe mixtures of sand samples glued to note cards, and consider how sand can differ in size, shape, and color, and where it comes from.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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By building a simple watershed with paper and markers and then using a spray bottle to simulate precipitation, learners will understand how pollution accumulates in our water sources, especially from

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners will collect pennies to donate and will combine charitable giving with estimating and calculating with money. To start choose a charity or something to save up for together.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, young learners explore the basic shapes of constellations by making their own scope out of a cardboard tube and paper with pinpricks.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use pattern blocks and mirrors to explore symmetry. Learners work in pairs and build mirror images of each other's designs.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes