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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Baseball Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into how "bounciness" relates to the distance a ball will fly when hit off a batting tee.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners investigate various appliances and electronics, discovering how much energy each uses and how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is released to produce that energy.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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.

free Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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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.

free Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 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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In this activity, learners explore the different heating properties of soil and water.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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Learners attach an egg to a rubber-band bungee cord and drop the egg.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 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 activity, learners explore the design of rubber band powered cars. Learners work in teams of "engineers" to design and build their own rubber band cars out of everyday items.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore conservation of energy by experimenting with a solar cell light device.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners burn a peanut, which produces a flame that can be used to boil away water and count the calories contained in the peanut.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners build unique yo-yos, which spin round and round without moving up and down.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes