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Model the Sun and Earth
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In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.
Shadow Puppets
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In this activity, learners will create their own simple shadow puppets, and experiment with light and shadow while playing with them.
Paper Folding: Unfurling Geometric Paper Shapes
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Use geometry, a ruler, and a steady hand to create these amazing unfurling paper folds!
Plastic Bag Creations
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In this activity, learners will reuse plastic bags in an interesting way.
Moon and Stars
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In this craft activity, learners create a string of cut-out moons and stars.
DIY Sunprints
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In this activity, learners will see how UV light affects colors over time by making their own sunprint on construction paper.
Social Fireflies: Pico "Firefly" Communication
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Make two firefly lanterns, then program them to blink to one another and change colors.
Create Your Own Decoupage
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In this activity, learners will experiment with textures, shapes, and materials and create their own unique masterpieces.
Colour by Numbers: Image Representation
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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.
Gumdrop Chains and Shrinky Necklaces
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In this activity, learners thread gumdrops together to make a model of a polymer.
Chemistry Is Colorful
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In "Chemistry is Colorful" learners explore different materials through paper chromatography.
DNA Jewelry Models
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In this activity, learners construct a model of DNA to better understand the structure of DNA and protein synthesis.
Nanoparticle Stained Glass
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In this activity/demo, learners are introduced to the connection between medieval stained glass artisans and nanotechnology.
Cactus Needle Phonograph
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Build a phonograph record player using a cactus needle, a record, LEGOs gear box, and a piece of paper! This activity uses a Pico Cricket to turn the motor.
Nature of Dye
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"Nature of Dye" allows participants to create their own dyes and art while exploring how chemicals interact and how these interactions can have real-world applications.
Tie Dye Secret Messages
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In this activity, learners will write a secret message that only their friends will be able to read.
Circuit Bending with Play-Doh
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Break open that used musical toy and squish some Play-Doh over the circuit boards, and you will hear some weird and distorted sounds the manufacturer never intended!
Momentos de Mixing in Math: Varias Actividades Matemáticas de 5 ó 10 Minutos
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Los Momentos de Mixing in Math son actividades de 5 a 10 minutos que mantienen a los chicos ocupados, aprendiendo sobre el mundo, y usando matemáticas por su cuenta.
Crystal Packin' Mama
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In this activity, learners investigate the basic crystal structures that metal atoms form.
Shrinking Polymers
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In this activity, learners discover that some plastics will shrink when you get them hot. Learners bake polystyrene in a regular oven and discover what happens.