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In this activity about computer programming, learners follow instructions in a variety of ways in order to successfully draw figures.

In this activity, learners recreate a method of detecting and correcting errors in computers called 'parity'.

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

This magic trick is based on how computers detect and correct data errors.

Make two firefly lanterns, then program them to blink to one another and change colors.

This activity requires a Pico Cricket (tiny computer). Learners work on designing and building a sound sensor out of household materials, like plastic wrap and cardboard.

In this activity, learners discover why some nanoscale science and technology is done in the controlled environment of a clean room, what clean rooms are like, and how scientists help keep the clean r

Use this model to demonstrate the goal of NASA's Kepler Mission: to find extrasolar planets through the transit method.

Build a phonograph record player using a cactus needle, a record, LEGOs gear box, and a piece of paper! This activity uses a Pico Cricket to turn the motor.

In this activity, learners investigate how inkjet printers produce tiny, precise drops of ink.

Play-Doh is conductive! Use the semiconductive qualities of Play-Doh to make your own squeezable instrument. Pico Cricket is required.

This is a perfect summertime lunch activity! Pico Cricket is required (micro controller). First, get a bunch of cut up fruit, line them up, then plug a piece of fruit with a Pico Cricket sensor clip.