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Boomerang
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Learners trace, cut out and fly a boomerang, outdoors or in a large indoor space.
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Helicopter Twirl
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Learners cut and fold a paper helicopter from the template in this PDF. They practice twirling the helicopter and observe what happens as they modify their tries.
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Morning Star and Evening Star
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This demonstration activity models how Venus appears from Earth.
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My Insect
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In this activity, learners use information gathered from a variety of sources to design and make their own insect.
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Straws and Airplanes
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Create airplanes from straws and geometric shapes. Test them out to see how far they can fly, or how accurately they can be aimed.
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Modeling the Night Sky
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In this two-part activity, learners explore the Earth and Sun's positions in relation to the constellations of the ecliptic with a small model.
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Marshmallow Models
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.
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Pop Rockets
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In this activity, learners make film canister rocket ships. A fin pattern is glued onto the outside of the canister, and fuel (water and half an antacid tablet) is mixed inside the canister.
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Lub Dub: Make a Heart Valve
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Learners will construct a model of a heart valve using a film canister, a piece of masking tape, and a piece of paper.