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In this demonstration about momentum, use physics to distinguish between a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg without cracking them open.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity that can be used as a lab or demonstration, learners use Lactaid® and lactose to demonstrate the concept of enzyme action.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine how temperature will affect the height of a soda geyser.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity related to Archimedes' Principle, learners use water displacement to compare the volume of an expanded gummy bear with a gummy bear in its original condition.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this chemistry activity, learners use the lowered freezing point of water to chill another mixture (ice cream) to the solid state.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners explore the relationship between the thickness of a spaghetti bridge, the length of the bridge, and the amount of weight that can be supported by the bridge.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that powers a buzzer.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this two-part activity, learners use household items to smell the difference between some stereoisomers, or molecules which are mirror images of one another.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine which brand of soda makes the best (highest) soda geyser.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this chemistry demonstration, learners investigate the rule "likes dissolve likes" by combining three, immiscible liquids to create a colorful density column.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners use molecular model kits to construct familiar molecules like lactose, caffeine, and Aspirin.

Over $20 per student Ages 11 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this simulation, learners use M&M™ candy to explore radioactive isotope decay.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use chemistry to “self-assemble” gummy shapes. Learners discover that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this lab exercise, learners explore diffusion, cell membranes and particle size using beets and three alcohols.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from lima bean bacteria. This experiment requires the use of a centrifuge (not included in cost of materials).

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners combine different plant solutions -- made from fruits, vegetables, and flowers -- with equal amounts of vinegar (acid), water (neutral), and ammonia (base).

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners test the pH of safe liquids available at home by creating a pH indicator from mashed blueberries.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore trebuchet design. Teams of learners construct trebuchets from everyday materials.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners cut wells in JELL-O© and load the wells with different detergent solutions.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 4 to 24 hours
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This is a highly visual demonstration that illustrates both the effects of density and chemical reactions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes