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In this activity, learners compare and contrast different forms of luminescence by observing how chemiluminescence, phosphorescence, and fluorescence produce or emit light.

Learners follow directions to construct a water-powered electrical generator using a turbine made from plastic spoons.

In this activity about magnetism (page 17 of the pdf), learners experiment with magnets, exploring the concept of diamagnetic materials by seeing how a grape reacts to a magnetic field.

Construct a simple battery that's able to power a small light or motor out of foil, salt water, and charcoal. A helpful video, produced by the Exploratorium, guides you along on this activity.

In this activity, learners explore the principles of magnetism by observing how various materials interact with magnets and superconductors.

In this activity about the solar system, learners use various light sources to examine ice with different components to understand how NASA studies planets and moons from space.