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Scaling an Atom
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In this activity, learners make a scale model of an atom to see how big or how small an atom is compared to its nucleus. Learners will realize that most of matter is just empty space!
My Solar System
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In this online activity, learners build their own system of heavenly bodies and watch the gravitational ballet.
Design a Submarine
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Learners act as engineers and design mini submarines that move in the water like real submarines.
Airplane Wing Investigation
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Balloon Fiesta Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into Bernoulli’s principle and airplane wings.
M&M® Model of the Atom: Edible Subatomic Particles
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In this activity, learners use colored candy to represent subatomic particles and make a model of an atom (Bohr model).
Gravity and Falling
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners experiment with a bucket, stretchy fabric, marbles, and weights to discover some basics about gravity.
Atomic Mobile
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Learners make a mobile model of a carbon atom using clay, wire, and pipe cleaners.