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In this activity, learners use pop-beads to understand the characteristics and properties of polymer chains.

In this activity (pages 17-31), learners are introduced to techniques that are used to determine the structures of solid materials.

In this activity (pages 7-16), learners model various crystal structures with LEGOs. This activity also contains additional links that explain how to create other crystal structures.

In this activity, learners use a simple 3D model to discover why the Moon has phases.

In this activity, learners are challenged to design a planktonic organism that will neither float like a cork nor sink like a stone.

In this activity (on page 5 of PDF), learners use dry ice and household materials to make scientifically accurate models of comets.

In this activity learners will build roller coasters and test them using small balls or marbles.

In this activity, learners investigate the basic crystal structures that metal atoms form.

In this activity, learners use three types of cheesy snacks--cheese balls, cheese puffs, and Cheetos--to learn about polymers.

In this activity (pages 32-41), learners learn how the atomic and molecular arrangement of matter are related to physical properties.

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners make 3-dimensional models of the Earth and Moon.

In this activity (pages 42-49), learners discover the methods and challenges of building nanoscale structures with macroscale equipment.