Lawrence Hall of Science


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Many germs spread by our hands, and often times, people don't wash their hands well enough to get rid of germs.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners use tonic water to detect ultraviolet (UV) light from the Sun and explore the concept of fluorescence.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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This game for one to four players uses a deck of cards to develop mental addition skills.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this craft activity, learners create a string of cut-out moons and stars.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this art-related activity, learners make a coin rubbing—a process similar to what archeologists may do with ancient artifacts. This activity can be used in connection with a history or art lesson.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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Most people will break a bone in their body at some point in their life, but how much force does it take to break one?

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Many people get water from a source deep underground, called groundwater.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will be able to measure themselves in nanometers. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, a unit of measurement used in nanotechnology.

free Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this outdoor activity and/or field trip, learners investigate the behavior of hopping animals.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours