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Laser Projection Microscope
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  In this activity, learners use a laser pointer to project a microscopic image of a liquid sample suspended from the tip of a syringe.
   
Molecular Menagerie
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  In this activity, learners use molecular model kits to construct familiar molecules like lactose, caffeine, and Aspirin.
   
Strange Attractor: Observe Chaotic Motion
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  In this activity, learners can observe chaotic motion. A magnet tied to a piece of string makes a pendulum, which swings over three sets of fixed magnets.
   
Cook with a Solar Oven
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  In this activity, learners make their own solar oven to bake s'mores and learn about how solar energy is absorbed on Earth.
   
What Does Spit Do?
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  Some animals can swallow food whole, but humans have to chew. In this activity, learners will investigate what saliva does chemically to food before we even swallow.
   
Balloon in a Flask
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  Learners observe a flask with a balloon attached over the mouth and inverted inside the flask.
   
Marshmallow Catapult
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  In this activity, learners explore physics by building a catapult that launches marshmallows with household objects.
   
Mystery Tubes
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  Learners investigate a pre-constructed mystery tube to determine its interior mechanism.
   
Learning the Land
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  In this activity, learners will take a step back and learn the history of the land they live on, and the people who used to live on it.
   
Building Bridges
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  In this activity, learners explore the engineering design process and the basic mechanics behind building bridges as they build one themselves using gumdrops and toothpicks.
   
Moon and Stars
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  In this craft activity, learners create a string of cut-out moons and stars.
   
Design a Grabbing Tool
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  Using simple materials from around the house and recycled materials, learners will engineer a grabber device to pick up and put down objects that are at least 12 inches away.
   
The World's Water
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  Water on Earth is in lakes, the ocean, rivers, underground, and frozen glaciers.
   
Paper Chain Testing
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  Learners will do an experiment to determine which type of paper is strongest while focusing on variables and collecting data.
   
Build Your Own Marble Machine
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  In this activity, learners will build a ball run contraption.
   
Creating a Local Field Guide
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  In this activity, learners survey living organisms near where they live or go to school, and create a local field guide.
   
Watercolor
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  In this activity, learners will use chemistry to create a night sky watercolor painting. They will experiment to learn the effects of mixing crayon, salt, and lemon juice with water color paints.
   
Pollinator Bingo
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  In this activity, learners will use their five senses to explore a nature-based area around them.
   
Elevator Engineering
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  In this activity, learners will use household items to design and build an elevator that will carry 2 passengers to a height of 16 inches...or higher!
   
Crunch and Munch Lab
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  In this activity, learners use three types of cheesy snacks--cheese balls, cheese puffs, and Cheetos--to learn about polymers.
  