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In this physics activity, challenge learners to make and race a balloon-powered car. Learners construct the body out of a paper cup, wheels out of wooden spools. and fuel tank out of a balloon.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity learners explore surface tension. Why are certain objects able to float on the surface of water and how do detergents break the surface tension of water?

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners determine the elastic and plastic properties of different types of metal wires.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this geology activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners simulate an earthquake with little more than an elastic band and drinking straws.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners explore how the attractive forces between water molecules create surface tension and allow certain objects to float on the surface of water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Over the course of several days, learners explore the property of water that helps plants move water from roots to leaves or gives paper towels the capacity to soak up water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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Learners explore capillary action in plants (such as plants ability to move water from roots to leaves) in an investigation called Paper Blooms.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes