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

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this chemistry activity which should only be done under adult supervision (page 10 of the PDF), learners will create an exothermic process by making Sodium Acetate.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build a simple solar oven out of household materials to melt chocolate and marshmallow between graham crackers--known as s'mores.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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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 (on page 2 of PDF), learners create a low-tech refrigerator that requires no electricity to keep food from spoiling.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity on page 2 of the PDF, learners test different materials to find out which is the best insulator.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity on page 4 of the PDF (Behind the Scenes with Chemistry), learners make some special effects, including snow and breaking glass, with supplies found in the home.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours