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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) is a cloning method that involves transferring a nucleus from a somatic cell of the individual to be cloned to an enucleated egg.

In this design challenge, learners will engineer a structure and see if it can survive an earthquake they create.

In this activity, learners investigate color vision as well as plan and conduct their own experiments.

In this activity, learners create a traditional Mexican noisemaker (a matraca) using cardboard, craft sticks, and a wooden dowel.

In this engineering design challenge, learners animate a facial expression and make a machine (zoetrope) that plays the animation back.

In this lesson, learners develop a robot arm using common materials. Learners explore design, construction, and teamwork, as well as materials selection and use.

In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.

In this activity, learners use a nail and magnet wire to build an electromagnet, which controls the movements of a paper dancer.

In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

In this activity, learners stain fabrics--on purpose!

This activity is about the mural making process done about 9,000 years ago in Catalhoyuk, Turkey.

Use geometry, a ruler, and a steady hand to create these amazing unfurling paper folds!

In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.

In this physics activity, learners build a toy with a figure that spins around like a gymnast on the high bar.

In this activity, learners explore electronics and motion by making a Scribbling Machine, a motorized contraption that moves in unusual ways and leaves a mark to trace its path.

In this activity (posted on April 18, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures, using a 16" bik

In this activity, learners create 3D geometric shapes using straws and pipe cleaners.

Cardboard Automata are a playful way to explore simple machine elements while creating a mechanical sculpture.

In this outdoor activity, learners work in pairs using their senses—especially touch—to learn more about individual trees.

Learners will follow a specific process to make their own paper using scrap paper, newspaper, or junk mail.