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In this activity, learners make "solar cookies," edible models of the Sun's outer layers using sugar cookies and toppings.

In this genetics activity, learners extract DNA from an onion, using detergent solution, a food processor, and rubbing alcohol. They will also discuss genetic engineering of plants.

In this activity on page 2 of the PDF (Get Cooking With Chemistry), learners conduct chemical tests on certain powders used in cooking.

In this lab exercise, learners explore diffusion, cell membranes and particle size using beets and three alcohols.

In this activity, learners make a solar oven. Learners witness the awesome power of the sun to make a yummy treat--a chocolate chip cookie!

This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can be extracted from a chunk of thymus (sweetbread) or liver.

In this nutrition/food science activity, learners conduct an experiment and record data to compare the amount of fat in different foods.

This math challenge, played with two players or a whole group, engages your problem solving skills.

In this health and genetics activity, learners determine whether tasting the bitter compound PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) influences which vegetables a person likes.

In this activity, learners test the pH of safe liquids available at home by creating a pH indicator from mashed blueberries.

Learners follow directions to construct a solar oven that really cooks! The solar oven uses aluminum foil to reflect sunlight into a cooking chamber, which is painted black.

In this activity, learners build one or more edible coral polyps and place them together to form a colony.

In this activity (located on page 5 of PDF), learners work in groups to create dig sites for display.

In this activity, learners use their senses to collect information about a fruit and record their findings in a Science Journal.

In this hands-on science experiment, students combine their understanding of the different states of matter and the characteristics of various chemical reactions.

This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from wheat germ using simple materials.

This is an activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Surface Area Activity) about surface area to volume ratio.

In this activity, learners explore dinosaur fossils by making an edible treat. First, learners read "Dinosaur Bones" by Aliki to examine how fossils are formed.

In this activity, learners make self-assembled polymer spheres.

This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs) is a full inquiry investigation into decomposition.