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A Myriad of Demonstrations Using a Van de Graaff Generator

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 02:21

A Myriad of Demonstrations Using a Van de Graaff Generator

This guide includes twenty-five demonstrations using a Van de Graaff Generator. It includes instructions for demonstrating sparks, repulsion, attraction, attraction followed by ...

Over $20 per group

Ages 11 - 18

Under 5 minutes

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Cabbage Juice Indicator

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 02:21

Cabbage Juice Indicator

In this chemistry activity, learners make indicator solution from red cabbage. Then, learners test everyday foods and household substances using the cabbage juice indicator. ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 18

45 to 60 minutes

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Fake Blood

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:29

Fake Blood

In this activity, follow an easy (and edible) recipe to make fake blood for Halloween. Investigate how adding different substances affects the consistency and translucency of the ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 6 - 14

5 to 10 minutes

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Fake Poop

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:29

Fake Poop

In this gross science activity, follow an easy (and edible) recipe to make fake poop to fool your friends or gross someone out during Halloween. This activity guide includes a ...

$5 - $10 per student

Ages 4 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Snow Ice Cream!

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 13:03

Snow Ice Cream!

In this wintertime activity, conduct some kitchen chemistry. Make ice cream using a unique ingredient: snow! This activity guide includes a step-by-step instructional video.

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 4 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Better Snowflakes Through Science

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 12:08

Better Snowflakes Through Science

In this wintertime activity, learn how to make six-sided paper snowflakes to emulate real snowflakes found in nature. To make precise angle measurements, practice using a ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Fork Balancing (An Avoid-On-Thanksgiving Science Experiment)

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 12:07

Fork Balancing (An Avoid-On-Thanksgiving Science Experiment)

In this activity, learn how you can balance two forks on two toothpicks on one salt shaker. Impress friends and family at dinner, specifically Thanksgiving dinner, with this trick ...

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Ages 6 - 14

Under 5 minutes

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Tye Dye Animals

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 11:50

Tye Dye Animals

In this activity, make a colorful "tye dye" animal like a butterfly using markers, water, and a coffee filter. Use this activity to explore how liquids behave and how molecules in ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - 11

1 to 2 hours

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Bubble Prints

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 11:44

Bubble Prints

In this science-meets-math-meets-art activity, explore the chemistry and geometry of bubbles. Then, use bubbles to make colorful and interesting abstract prints on paper. This ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 6 - 14

5 to 10 minutes

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Tonic Water Hand

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 11:27

Tonic Water Hand

In this activity, explore the unique glowing property of quinine, found in tonic water, to make a spooky Halloween decoration. Investigate ultra-violet light and fluorescence. ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 6 - 14

4 to 24 hours

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Spaghetti Bridge

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Spaghetti Bridge

Play with your food while learning about engineering! Build a spaghetti bridge, then test its strength by piling on the marshmallows, raw spaghetti, raw linguine and coins. ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Energy Choices Board Game

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 11:58

Energy Choices Board Game

This board game teaches learners about energy decision making. Players select cards that determine the transportation and home design that will influence their expenses as they ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 11 - 18

45 to 60 minutes

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Rocket Pinwheel

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Rocket Pinwheel

This is an activity about motion, power, air and Newton’s Third Law of Motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Learners will harness ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 4 - 11

10 to 30 minutes

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Experimenting with Naked Eggs

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Experimenting with Naked Eggs

In this activity about osmosis, learners use a naked egg (one with a dissolved eggshell) to learn about selectively permeable membranes. This is a great activity to easily show ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 11 - 18

10 to 30 minutes

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Rainbow Density Experiment

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 11/22/2010 - 13:59

Rainbow Density Experiment

In this colorful activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will make a multicolor density column by using different concentrations of sugar solutions. They will see firsthand how ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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Erupting Fizz

Submitted by smileadmin on Wed, 10/12/2011 - 02:43

Erupting Fizz

This is a highly visual demonstration that illustrates both the effects of density and chemical reactions. Like a density column, volcano eruption, and Alka-seltzer reaction all ...

$1 - $5 per group

Ages 4 - adult

5 to 10 minutes

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Blow It Away

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 02:47

Blow It Away: Build Your Own Wind Powered Car

In this activity, learners design wind-powered cars out of simple household materials. Students have fun designing and then racing their vehicles around the room. Challenges for ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 6 - 11

30 to 45 minutes

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Sound Sandwich

Submitted by smileadmin on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:51

Sound Sandwich

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With a straw, two craft sticks, and some rubber bands, construct a noisemaker called a Sound Sandwich and explore how vibration produces sound. Instructions for the activity can ...

1 cent - $1 per student

Ages 8 - 14

10 to 30 minutes

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A Model Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine

Submitted by smileadmin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 08:03

A Model Nuclear Power Plant Steam Turbine

In this activity (on pages 22-25 of PDF), learners build a model of a power plant using simple materials. The activity specifically refers to a nuclear reactor, but it is a good ...

$1 - $5 per student

Ages 11 - 18

45 to 60 minutes

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Kosher Dill Current

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 09:53

Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!

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This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that ...

$5 - $10 per group

Ages 11 - 18

30 to 45 minutes

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More STEM at White House Easter Egg Roll

Sound "sandwiches" were the newest item on the science menu at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll. The Association of Science-Technology Centers served up 2,500 Exploratorium Sound Sandwich activities as part of the annual event's expanded science exploration area.