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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 lab activity, learners explore how to initiate a density current. Learners measure six flasks with different concentrations of salt and water (colored blue).

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners work in groups to determine the mass and volume of four samples: glass marbles, steel washers or nuts, pieces of pine wood, and pieces of PVC pipe.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners analyze the density of liquids in order to explore linear functions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners can create five-layer density columns by employing one of three (or all) methods.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners prepare four polymer elastomers and then compare their physical properties, such as texture, color, volume, density, and bounce height.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners are introduced to challenges of maintaining temperatures while living in space.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 7 days
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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can utilize it to investigate volume, mass, and density.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use basic measurements of the Earth and pieces of rock and iron to estimate the mass of the Earth.

free Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore how a hydrometer works by building a working model and conducting experiments.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners will use cereal to conduct an experiment and investigate how decreased bone density is related to increased risk of bone fracture.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours