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In this demonstration, learners compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners thread gumdrops together to make a model of a polymer.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can explore the process used to cast and mold molten metal, glass, and plastics.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 4 to 24 hours
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In this activity, learners use three types of cheesy snacks--cheese balls, cheese puffs, and Cheetos--to learn about polymers.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners discover what happens when they crush wintergreen-flavored candies in a very dark room.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners make prisms from gelatin. Learners then shine light through the prisms and discover what happens. This activity introduces learners to the idea of refraction.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate the movement of water into and out of a polymer. Learners test the diffusion of water through gummy bears, which are made of sugar and gelatin (a polymer).

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity on page 9 of the PDF, learners test how flavoring extracts move through the walls of a balloon.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity/demo, learners discover how liquid nitrogen cools a creamy mixture at such a rapid rate that it precipitates super fine grained (nano) ice cream.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this quick SciGirls activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Doghouse Design), learners will be introduced to the concept of thermal conductivity.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity on page 5 of the PDF, learners mimic the process for making bricks. Learners shape and bake creations from a dough that is made from flour, salt, and water.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how nanotechnology is being used to create new types of protective fabrics.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process (EDP)—the process engineers use to solve design challenges.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners create a necklace of wheat germ DNA. Learners add alcohol to wheat germ so that the DNA clumps together.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners transform everyday milk into small plastic figurines and jewelry. Use this activity to introduce learners to monomers and polymers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this quick activity about pollutants and groundwater (page 2 of PDF under Water Clean-up Activity), learners build a model well with a toilet paper tube.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 7 days
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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, learners explore trebuchet design. Teams of learners construct trebuchets from everyday materials.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours