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In this activity, learners use chemistry to “self-assemble” gummy shapes. Learners discover that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this simple exploratory activity (1st activity on the page), blindfolded learners try to identify mystery items by smell.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will plan a snack within a budget. With a $20 limit (theoretical) to spend on snack for everyone, learners look over grocery store circulars and make their shopping lists.

free Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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This is an activity about robotics programming. Learners will discover how precise programmers have to be as they instruct a friend to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners follow clues to find five puzzle pieces, then assemble them. This activity works well with a whole group, individuals, or families.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Use this activity to build division and number sense into any snack time or whenever there is a limited set of things to share among a group: If we deal these out, could everyone get two pieces?

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will estimate how many seeds are in a fruit or vegetable, then count to find out. The result: mix estimation with healthy eating.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Using a milk-based recipe, learners create "moo glue" which is basically white school-type glue. The "secret ingredient" in milk that helps make glue is a chemical called casein.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use things from the kitchen as building materials to explore how shapes contribute to the strength of different structures.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (on page 14 of PDF), learners use a pan full of flour and some rocks to create a moonscape.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this matching activity (3rd activity on the page), learners use their sense of smell to match pairs of opaque containers filled with various smelly items like orange peel, roses, or moth balls.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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Choose a recipe to double (or triple, quadruple, or halve). Show everyone the recipe and engage them in figuring out: How much will we need to increase the recipe to feed everyone?

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity demonstrates the importance of wearing a helmet to protect the brain. An egg is used to symbolize a head with the shell as the skull and the inside of the egg as the brain.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners make self-assembled polymer spheres.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes