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Rocket Launchers
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In this activity, learners work with an adult to build a rocket and launcher out of a plastic 2-liter bottle, flexible plastic hose, plastic tubing, toilet paper tube, and duct tape.
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Marble Game
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In this activity, learners construct a simple game to test their hand-eye coordination and steadiness of hand.
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Electric Paddle Boat
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In this activity, learners build an electric two-paddle boat using paint paddles, plastic knives, and empty water bottles.
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Mega Bounce
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In this outdoor activity (on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Baseball Activity), learners will investigate the transfer of energy using sports equipment.
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Whirling Windmills
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In this activity, learners are challenged to design and construct a windmill to harness the power of wind.
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Super Bounce
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In this activity (on page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick), learners will investigate the transfer of energy using sports equipment.
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Micro Automata
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In this activity, learners build small animated toys that move.
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Marshmallow Catapult
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In this activity, learners explore physics by building a catapult that launches marshmallows with household objects.
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Geothermal Power Plant Model
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In this activity, learners make a model of a power plant that uses steam. Learners use simple materials like foil, a tin can, and a pot of water to model a geothermal power plant.
Happy City
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Make a model city happier with LEDs, circuits, motors, and batteries! Groups can think, discuss, design, and build what would make a community happy. Kids can work as part of a team or on their own.
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Wind Works!
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Learners will build and experiment with their own windmills made from simple household materials.
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Kosher Dill Current: Make Your Own Battery!
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This is an activity that demonstrates how batteries work using simple household materials. Learners use a pickle, aluminum foil and a pencil to create an electrical circuit that powers a buzzer.
Water Motor
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In this physics activity (page 10 of the PDF), learners will explore how energy from moving water can be used.