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In this activity, groups of learners work together to create edible models of chemicals involved in autotrophic nutrition.

In this activity, learners conduct tests for proteins, glucose, and starch.

In this activity, learners will make their own slushies and learn some of the science behind how the process works.

In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have developed big wheels or Ferris wheels.

In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine how many Mentos are needed to make the tallest possible soda geyser.

In this activity, learners stain fabrics--on purpose!

In this collection of demonstrations, learners explore Newton's Laws of Motion.

In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine how temperature will affect the height of a soda geyser.

In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine which brand of soda makes the best (highest) soda geyser.

In this activity, learners explore trebuchet design. Teams of learners construct trebuchets from everyday materials.

Can gelatin (like Jell-O ®) change the speed of light?

In this activity (on page 2 of PDF), learners create a low-tech refrigerator that requires no electricity to keep food from spoiling.

In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy.

In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.