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In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners explore surface tension by adding pennies to cups which are "full" of plain water or soapy water.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners observe a bottle containing water and oil. They are invited to pick up the bottle and mix the contents together.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF), the learner places a golf ball between salt water and colored fresh water. The golf ball is not as dense as the saltwater.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners use filter paper and water to analyze six different markers. They mark the paper with ink, and dip the paper in water. The water travels up the paper and dissolved ink travels with it.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners use tonic water to detect ultraviolet (UV) light from the Sun and explore the concept of fluorescence.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners mix liquid water with solid cornstarch. They investigate the slime produced, which has properties of both a solid and a liquid.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners use a commercially available toy to experiment with density. They fill a chamber in the toy submarine with baking powder and release it into a tank of water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how water behaves differently when it comes in contact with "nano sand" and regular sand.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity (12th on the page), learners investigate their ability to discriminate (see) different colors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this demonstration, learners observe vinegar and baking soda reacting to form carbon dioxide (CO2) gas.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Learners discover that their breath contains carbon dioxide, one of the pollutants found in car exhaust.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Build a hydrometer (measures the density of a liquid) using a pipet or eyedropper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore surface tension, what it is, and how we can change it.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity learners will explore the concepts of density and matter in their quest to answer one simple question-will it sink or will it float?

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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Ocean acidification is a problem that humans will have to deal with as we release more and more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 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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This is written as a display, but can easily be adapted to a hands-on activity. Learners discover how all the parts of a diaper work together to keep babies dry and comfortable.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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This is written as a display, but can easily be adapted to a hands-on activity. Learners observe and shake containers of shiny liquids.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will make their own prism and use a glass of water to separate sunlight into different colors.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult 5 to 10 minutes