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Measurement: Million Dollar Giveaway
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In this math lesson, learners apply measurement skills to determine, in dollar bills, the capacity of a suitcase.
Target Practice
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In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.
Comparing Fractions War Card Game
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In this math activity, learners practice comparing fractions.
Rotating String Shapes
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In this group activity, learners make multi-sided polygons with string.
Parachuting Pinwheel
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Build a pinwheel that works without wind! This activity contains steps on how to build a parachuting pinwheel out of paper, a film canister, and some brads.
Tissue Paper Parachute
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In this activity, learners make a parachute out of tissue paper, tape, and string. Then, learners test their parachute to see how many paper clips it can carry.
Fair Spinners
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In this math game (Page 9 of the Are You Game? PDF), learners determine what makes a spinner fair or unfair. Learners first play a round with a pre-made spinner that isn't very fair.
Bearings for Your Whirligig
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Experiment with friction and make bearings for a whirligig! This activity is a nice introduction to friction and bearings and demonstrates why bearings are useful for spinning.
Ride on a Slide: Toys or Tubes Ride Slopes and Angles
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This activity is a hit for family events and all ages—some will finish in 45 minutes; others can go on for hours.
Balloon Rocket
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Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.
Look Around: Hunt For Sizes, Shapes and Numbers
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In this activity, learners will participate in a scavenger hunt involving sizes, shapes, and numbers. This activity works well with a whole group, individuals, or families.
Rubberband Rockets
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This fun and simple activity is a rubberband rocket design challenge! Learners will explore how tail fins can help to stabilize a flying object, while also exploring potential and kinetic energy.
Scytale Messages
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In this activity, learners use a soda can to decode a secret message. Learners wrap scytale (pronounced ski-tally) code around a can and challenge friends to see if they can crack the codes.
Mountain Rescue Mission
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In this math activity, learners play a game that helps reinforce learners' understanding of the coordinate system.
Building an Army
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In this activity, learners explore the potential of interchangeable standard parts to create a large number of unique creations in different combinations.
Modulated Coil: Hear the magnet!
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Do you have an extra portable cassette tape player hanging around?
Telephone Talk
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In this math activity, learners find patterns in telephone numbers.
Tip Topper
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In this math activity, learners role-play as wait staff at the Kidtropolis Diner. It's the end of the night and it's time for the staff to collect their tips.
Achi: A Strange Game of Tic Tac Toe
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In this game, learners strategize to be the first player to make three in a row.
Subtracta's Dog
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In this math activity related to volume, learners use problem solving skills to calculate and build a model house for Minus the dog.