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In this activity, learners conduct a simulation exercise related to public key encryption and try to intercept a message sent between two learners.

free Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this technology activity, learners explore digital imaging and pixels. Learners "transmit" an image to a partner by creating an image on grid paper.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity about human interface design issues, learners help the Oompa-Loompas of a great chocolate factory solve different problems.

free Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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This activity aims to stimulate discussion on the question of whether computers can exhibit “intelligence,” or are ever likely to do so in the future.

free Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity about cryptographic techniques illustrates how to accomplish a simple, but nevertheless seemingly impossible task—making a fair, random choice by flipping a coin between two people who d

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity explores what it means for a computer to be intelligent and introduces the topic of what a computer program is and how everything computers do simply involves following instructions writ

free Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Earthquakes) is a full inquiry investigation into aerial imagery.

free Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity (page 12), learners apply the concepts of pixilation and pointillism to the world of biomedical science.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours