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This activity explores the main algorithms that are used as the basis for searching on computers, using different variations on the game of battleships.

In this tabletop board game, players will represent a team of scientists and engineers sending a spacecraft on a mission to space.

In this activity, learners analyze a fictionalized report of life on Mars, based on a real NASA satellite photo, and explore how to separate scientific fact from fiction.

In this craft activity, learners create a string of cut-out moons and stars.

This activity shows learners how computers use numbers to represent pictures. A grid is used to represent the pixels (short for picture elements) of a computer screen.

What's a more compelling problem to solve than being stranded on a deserted island?

Design a vessel that tests the limits of wind power given a set of off the shelf and recycled materials.

This activity helps students learn how computers "compress" text by identifying repeating patterns of letters, words, and phrases.

In this design challenge, learners will use computational thinking to design their own board game.

If you have lights, cardboard, scissors, and some brass fasteners, you can make shadow puppets! Create a story-telling and design challenge for your learners with this simple and creative activity.

This magic trick is based on how computers detect and correct data errors.

Learners will do an experiment to determine which type of paper is strongest while focusing on variables and collecting data.

In this activity, learners will use their five senses to explore a nature-based area around them.