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In this physics activity (page 8-9 of the PDF), learners will explore wind energy. They will build their own windmill and see how energy from wind can be converted into a useable form.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this chemistry activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners will identify the instances of physical change, chemical change, and solutions while making homemade soda pop.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this geology activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners explore how carbonic acid can slowly dissolve limestone and form caves.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this physics activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will move a load using a lever of each of the 3 classes. They will explore the differences between these classes and which are more effective.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this amazingly simple physics activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore how exerting a force on an object can give it kinetic energy and momentum.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this geology activity, learners use a microscope to discover and identify the components of sand.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this math activity, learners will create a scale diagram of their backyard or other outdoor area on graph paper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this environmental science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners use vinegar and chalk to observe the effect of acid rain on various building materials and plant life.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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In this physics activity, learners will investigate the strength of egg shells.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this forensics activity, students will explore the methods that investigators use to confirm the authenticity of handwriting.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes