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This activity (on pages 24-29) combines science and art to introduce learners to how different animal pollinators spread pollen from one plant to another, and how certain shapes, colors, and smells of

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Rocks are made of minerals, and minerals often have crystal shapes. In this fun activity about geometry in nature, learners create their own crystal shapes out of paper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners get hands-on with geometry by making a polyhedron kitty sculpture.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners create three-dimensional shapes by making some origami models of simple boxes and containers.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity introduces learners to the structure and properties of carbon nanotubes.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 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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In this activity (page 95 of the PDF), learners create Escher Staircase models similar to those that were used by Neurolab's Spatial Orientation Team to investigate the processing of information about

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this three-day lesson, learners identify two-dimensional shapes used in castle construction, create a castle collage using assorted shapes, and design tapestries using repeated patterns of color, s

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 8 1 to 7 days
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In this four-day lesson, learners identify three-dimensional forms in castle design, research different parts of the castle with a focus on their uses, and design and enlarge a banner for the great ha

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 7 days
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Is a square stronger than a triangle? Use tongue depressors to build simple shapes. Then apply a little weight to them and see what happens!

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners build 3D representations of constellations, which show not just the position of the stars as seen from Earth but also their relative distance from Earth.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use recycled materials to build a bridge that holds as many potatoes as possible. They investigate weight, height, strength, and measurement as they seek design solutions.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe colors in the flame of a burning candle to explore connections between matter, light, color and temperature -- basic concepts of matter and energy.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (located on page 5 of PDF), learners work in groups to create dig sites for display.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore dinosaur skeletons, anatomy, and locomotion. Learners compare and contrast dinosaur skeletons and drawings.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore the size and scale of dinosaurs. Learners listen to "Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs" by Byron Barton to understand some background information about dinosaurs.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners build a model of the planets in the solar system. In their model, the planets are spaced in their relative distance from the Sun.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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Build a house you can fit inside, using cardboard tubes.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes