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In this outdoor, nighttime activity, learners gather around a brightly lit, white surface and study the behavior of nocturnal animals attracted to the light, particularly night fliers.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this four-part activity, learners will discover the exciting world of light--the most important form of energy in our world--and be able to identify and describe different types of light.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity about vision and optical illusions, learners conduct a simple test to demonstrate how our eyes create "afterimages." Learners stare at a black cardboard bat for at least 30 seconds an

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a colorful bookmark using a super thin layer of nail polish on water. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity about bones (page 12 of PDF), learners investigate and compare the weight-bearing capacity of solid and hollow cylinders.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design, build and test a birdhouse that will stay cool in the sun.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes