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In this activity, learners make "totally tubular" forms of carbon. Learners use chicken wire to build macro models of carbon nanotubes.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this geology activity, learners create a model using a mixture of salt and sand inside a CD case. When the case is tilted or inverted, the mixture dramatically sorts into a layered pattern.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct their own small catapults using simple materials. Learners follow visual instructions to build their launching device.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners make a scale model of the Solar System and learn the real definition of "space." Learners use the online calculator to create an appropriate scale to use as a basis for thei

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners design and build a NASA rover using raw pasta and candy with a limited imaginary budget.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners will explore pi and the mathematical relationships between a circle's diameter, circumference, and radius.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Garbology Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into design optimization using recycled materials.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this quick activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Tug O' War), learners will test how many pennies a flat paper index card bridging the gap between two stacks of books is able to supp

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will build the highest tower they can out of recycled materials.

free Ages 4 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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How does a green roof, or roof covered by plants, affect the temperature of the inside and outside of a building? Learners design and build houses to find out the answer.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners build a scale model of the universe with little more than adding machine tape.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners use a simple 3D model to discover why the Moon has phases.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Using paper, paper clips, an index card, and tape, teams of learners design flying devices to (1) stay in the air as long as possible and (2) land as close as possible to a given target.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a model of a hot air balloon using tissue paper and a hairdryer. Educators can use this activity to introduce learners to density and its role in why things float.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a model roller coaster to help the Mummy entertain the Atom's Family monsters. Learners assemble the roller coaster between two chairs using vinyl ceiling molding.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this two-part activity, learners explore the Earth and Sun's positions in relation to the constellations of the ecliptic with a small model.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, two groups of learners create two separate landform models out of clay (mountains and valleys).

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes