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In this activity, learners explore how nanotechnology is being used to create new types of protective fabrics.

In this activity, learners use a flexible magnet as a model for a scanning probe microscope (SPM). They learn that SPMs are an example of a special tool that scientists use to work on the nanoscale.

In this activity/demo about piezoelectricity, learners discover how some crystals produce electricity when squeezed.

In this activity/demo, learners discover how liquid nitrogen cools a creamy mixture at such a rapid rate that it precipitates super fine grained (nano) ice cream.

In this activity, learners will explore coding by arranging words and phrases to create an order of operations in this low tech version of computer programming.

In this activity, learners will make seed orbs to grow new trees and plants. Learners will explore ecology and life cycles as well as stewardship through this activity.

Play-Doh is conductive! Use the semiconductive qualities of Play-Doh to make your own squeezable instrument. Pico Cricket is required.

In this activity, learners use their sense of smell to explore the world on the nanoscale.

Build and test a scale model of a rainforest canopy walkway.

What's a more compelling problem to solve than being stranded on a deserted island?

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

Design a vessel that tests the limits of wind power given a set of off the shelf and recycled materials.

Learners design different shaped bandages for different purposes. First, they draw their designs on paper.

In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners make a plastic protein polymer from milk. Adding vinegar to milk causes the protein casein to solidify or curdle.

Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

In this activity, learners design a therapeutic agent to image and/or cure various diseases in the respiratory system.

In this activity, learners construct a simple air pressure launcher for paper rockets.

Learners will build and experiment with their own windmills made from simple household materials.

Scientists use enormous wind tunnels to test the design of planes, helicopters, even the Space Shuttle.

In this activity, learners of all ages will design a functional bird feeder using familiar, every day materials.