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In this activity, learners examine fingerprints. Learners leave a hidden print on a surface and then make their own print detecting powder from graphite (found in pencils).

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners use thin layer chromatography to determine the molecular composition of different markers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this chemistry demonstration, learners will discover that phenolphthalein is a chemical that displays different colors depending on the acidity or basicity of the environment.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 Under 5 minutes
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Learners are given mysterious white powders and have to determine their identity with chemical tests.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners mix a solution containing luminol and copper with a fake blood solution. A chemical reaction between the luminol solution and fake blood (hydrogen peroxide) show learners a blue glow.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity on page 2 of the PDF (Get Cooking With Chemistry), learners conduct chemical tests on certain powders used in cooking.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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This activity is about collecting and analyzing DNA as part of a criminal investigation.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore acid and bases as they create their own invisible ink out of baking soda and grape juice.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this experiment, learners will conduct chemical and physical tests to identify mystery substances.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this hands-on activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners experiment with lemon juice and paper to create a message that can only be revealed using chemistry.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners write an invisible message using lemon juice on a piece of paper. They then develop the message by soaking the paper in a dilute iodine solution.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry challenge, learners work to figure out which of four juices are real, and which is just food coloring and sugar.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners become detectives and use chemistry to investigate fingerprints.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners perform a simulated blood test procedure.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners write invisible messages on goldenrod paper, and make the message appear and disappear using acids and bases.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners extract DNA from their own cheek cells, then create a rudimentary DNA profile similar to those seen on crime scene dramas.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - adult 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners write a secret message in "invisible ink" and then use chemistry to view the writing.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners analyze mixtures of dyes using filter paper chromatography. They place spots of the different dyes at the bottom of a piece of filter paper, and hang the paper to touch the surface of water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this chemistry activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners observe a chemical change. Learners write and reveal a secret message using edible ink.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a necklace of wheat germ DNA. Learners add alcohol to wheat germ so that the DNA clumps together.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes