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In this activity, learners discover that as the salinity of water increases, the density increases as well. Learners prove this by attempting to float fresh eggs in saltwater and freshwater.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 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 activity, learners mix milk, vinegar, baking soda, and water to create sticky glue. Use this activity to explain how engineers develop and evaluate new materials and products.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity related to rotational inertia (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Microgravity), learners will use a bit of scientific experimenting to test if open-faced peanut butter sandwi

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this simulation, learners explore how ocean currents spread all kinds of pollution—including oil spills, sewage, pesticides and factory waste—far beyond where the pollution originates.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 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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Learners make their own acid-base indicator from red cabbage. They use this indicator to test substances around the house.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this hands-on experiment, kids use chemistry to explore whether acids or bases are better at restoring a penny’s shine.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use chocolate to explore how the Sun transfers heat to the Earth through radiation.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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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
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This is an activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Surface Area Activity) about surface area to volume ratio.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity about combustion and energy, learners observe a burning candle in a sealed jar and the burning of white sugar.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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This is a fun activity about the power of the Sun and the importance of using sunscreen to protect your sensitive skin from its rays.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity, learners make optical fibers out of strips of gelatin.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners use detergent solution to compare two solutions containing vinegar and cream of tartar.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners review the history of gumball machines and explore potential and kinetic energy, while working in teams to build a gumball slide.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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Learners observe and conduct experiments demonstrating the different properties of hot and cold materials.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore what happens when polarized white light passes through a sugar solution.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build models of atoms and molecules, then consider their role in different phases of matter, density, and mixtures and solutions.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes