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Foam Rocket
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  In this activity, learners work in teams build and launch rubberband-powered foam rockets.
  
Hit the Spot!
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  This is a hands-on activity about the physics of tennis. Learners will discover that physics plays a big part in tennis, no matter what their skill level might be.
  
Planetary Rescue Squad
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  This is an online Flash game where learners can experiment with ballistics and how to compensate for the varying levels of gravity found on the planets of our Solar System.
  
Getting There!: Navigation and Trajectory
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  In this two-part activity, learners map a navigation plan to get from Earth to Mars and back. In activity one, learners represent the orbital paths of Earth through dance and dramatic movement.
  
On Target
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  In this design challenge activity, learners modify a cup so it can carry a marble down a zip line and also drop it onto a target.
  
Parabola Basketball
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  In this activity, learners build mini-basketball courts and explore the laws of physics. Learners discover that everything you throw or shoot on earth travels in a parabola.