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In this activity, learners build a simple "rocket" with ordinary household materials to demonstrate the basic principles behind rocketry and the principle of reaction.

In this activity, learners model atmospheric convection currents using food coloring, water, and clear cups. Activity includes step-by-step instructions, STEM connections, and more.

Many people think the different stages in the life of a star are actually different types of stars, rather than just stages in the life of a single star.

Learners will explore the concept of angular distance, and investigate why the moon appears to be the same size as the sun during a solar eclipse, despite the sun being much larger.

In this activity, learners use tonic water to detect ultraviolet (UV) light from the Sun and explore the concept of fluorescence.

In this activity, learners will make their own prism and use a glass of water to separate sunlight into different colors.

This fun hands-on astronomy activity uses a variety of simple props to help learners understand why they see what they see in a telescope.