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In this activity, learners discover that as the salinity of water increases, the density increases as well. Learners prove this by attempting to float fresh eggs in saltwater and freshwater.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of density and pressure. A "diver" constructed out of a piece of straw and Blu-Tack will bob inside a bottle filled with water.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity on page 24, learners perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, blow around, or wash away.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Design a vessel that tests the limits of wind power given a set of off the shelf and recycled materials.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this physics activity, learners will explore buoyancy.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners watch a figure "magically" float up through the air.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners make the world's simplest Cartesian diver, using only a plastic bottle, some water, and a condiment packet.

free Ages 6 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe as soap bubbles float on a cushion of carbon dioxide gas. Learners blow bubbles into an aquarium filled with a slab of dry ice.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this demonstration, adult learners create a lava lamp using beer and nuts! Use this pub-themed activity to demonstrate the effects of buoyancy and bubbles.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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The goal of this activity is to design the fastest sailboat or one that carries the most treasure.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes