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This activity explores the main algorithms that are used as the basis for searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity introduces the idea that computer scientists measure information by how "surprising" a message is.

free Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity lets learners participate in the process of reconstructing a phylogenetic tree and introduces them to several core bioinformatics concepts, particularly in relation to evolution.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners use slices of bread and geoboards to explore several ways to divide a rectangle in half. Learners also identify equivalent fractions that represent one-half.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this number puzzle/trick, learner #1 thinks of a number between 1 and 63. Learner #2 shows learner #1 six cards and asks them whether the cards contain their number.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 14 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity (Page 17 of the Play Ball! PDF), learners play a game of "baseball" and analyze the results of the game.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners count and compare amounts of money less than or equal to one dollar.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 8 1 to 2 hours