Search Results

In this activity on page 6 of the PDF, learners dissolve Epsom salt in water and discover that the resulting solution can be used to create a work of art.

In this activity, learners explore the possibilities of clay as a natural material.

In this activity, learners transform everyday milk into small plastic figurines and jewelry. Use this activity to introduce learners to monomers and polymers.

In this activity, learners make cool boxes out of old (or new) greeting cards or postcards.

Heat makes some materials expand, and it makes others shrink.

In this activity, learners will discover what colors are in different markers, and may be surprised at the results.

In this activity, learners will create their own lava lamps. Learners will explore density, effervescence and chemistry through this activity.

Learners make a mobile model of a carbon atom using clay, wire, and pipe cleaners.

Learners assemble a hot-air balloon from tissue paper. The heated air (from a heat gun) inside the balloon is less dense than the surrounding air and causes the balloon to float.

In this activity, learners build a hot air balloon using just a few sheets of tissue paper and a hair dryer.

The goal of this activity is to design, build and test a house or toy for an animal.

Learners conduct two activities to investigate two properties of liquids: density and viscosity. In a clear container, learners stack 7 different liquids which will layer according to their density.

In this "game," learners explore and relate the evolution of stars to a Navajo creation story. The story is written on a series of cards, which are laid on a table as the story is told.

In this activity (page 4), learners work in groups to plan and build large structures using recyclable materials they have brought from home.