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Diet Light
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In this quick activity, learners observe how the added sugar in a can of soda affects its density and thus, its ability to float in water.
First Impressions
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Learners experiment with a commercial photo-sensitive paper (Sunprint® or NaturePrint® paper). They place opaque and clear objects on the paper and expose it to bright light, observing the results.
Toasty Wind
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In this quick activity, learners use a toaster to investigate the source for the Earth's wind. Learners hold a pinwheel above a toaster to discover that rising heat causes wind.
Soil Density
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In this activity, learners will test soil content using their sample, some water and a container that seals.
See the Light
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Learners mix a solution of luminol with hydrogen peroxide to produce a reaction that gives off blue light.
A Pressing Engagement
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In this quick and easy activity and/or demonstration, learners illustrate the effect of the weight of air over our heads.
Take Out the Trash
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Learners explore how recyclers take advantage of the different properties of materials, such as magnetism and density, to separate them from a mixture.
Atmospheric Collisions
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In this activity/demonstration, learners observe what happens when two ping pong balls are suspended in the air by a hair dryer. Use this activity to demonstrate how rain drops grow by coalescence.
Why is the Sky Blue?
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In this activity, learners create a "mini sky" in a glass of water in a dark room.
Constellation Detective
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In this quick activity, learners practice locating a constellation in a map of very dark skies.