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In this activity, learners investigate wind by comparing the force of wind in different locations. Learners build wind-o-meters out of wooden sticks and strips of paper.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners build a simple solar oven from a shoebox, black construction paper, and aluminum foil. Over the course of a few hours, the oven heats up water enough to brew tea.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore conservation of energy by experimenting with a solar cell light device.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners build a solar oven from a cardboard pizza box, aluminum foil and plastic. Learners can use their oven to cook S'mores or other food in the sun.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct speedy vehicles made out of paper plates and powered by twisted rubber bands.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners work in groups to build simple solar stills filled with salt water. After the stills are complete, learners observe what happens when they place the stills in the sun.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use the Sun's energy to cook marshmallows. Learners construct the solar oven out of simple everyday materials.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners evaluate the potential performance of air rockets placed inside a wind tunnel.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes