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In this activity, learners examine baking powder, a combination of three powders: baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch.

In this activity, learners construct a simple game to test their hand-eye coordination and steadiness of hand.

In this activity (on pages 13-16 of the PDF) learners investigate three mystery samples to see which one contains life. The three samples are sand, sand and yeast, and sand and antacid.

In this activity, learners build a racecar using only a rubber band, spool, straw, and paper clip! This racer is a classic toy that zips across a flat surface.

In this project, students explore how levers work, by making a puppet with moving limbs.

This game is like regular bingo, except the clues are sounds.

Heat makes some materials expand, and it makes others shrink.

In this activity on page 24, learners perform experiments to examine whether or not trash can float, blow around, or wash away.

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

If you have lights, cardboard, scissors, and some brass fasteners, you can make shadow puppets! Create a story-telling and design challenge for your learners with this simple and creative activity.

In this weather forecasting activity, learners use common materials to construct a rain gauge and measure daily, monthly, and yearly rainfall.

In this activity, learners write invisible messages on goldenrod paper, and make the message appear and disappear using acids and bases.

In this activity, learners explore the process of condensation.

No glue is needed for learners of any age to become marshmallow architects or engineers.

In this dynamic activity, learners build a catapult that launches projectiles, such as marshmallows.

Build a pinwheel that works without wind! This activity contains steps on how to build a parachuting pinwheel out of paper, a film canister, and some brads.

Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.

In this activity about camouflage, learners create a model that shows how a flounder is able to blend into a variety of environments.