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Egg-stra Strength
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  In this physics activity, learners will investigate the strength of egg shells.
   
Build a Rocket - and a Launch Pad!
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  In this activity, learners construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an effervescing antacid tablet reacting with water, and build a launch pad for their rocket.
  Water Motor
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  In this physics activity (page 10 of the PDF), learners will explore how energy from moving water can be used.
  Windmills
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  In this physics activity (page 8-9 of the PDF), learners will explore wind energy. They will build their own windmill and see how energy from wind can be converted into a useable form.
   
Watercolor
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  In this activity, learners will use chemistry to create a night sky watercolor painting. They will experiment to learn the effects of mixing crayon, salt, and lemon juice with water color paints.
   
Push Me a Grape
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  In this physics activity, learners experiment with the attractive and repulsive power of magnets.
   
The Effects of Acid Rain
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  In this environmental science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners use vinegar and chalk to observe the effect of acid rain on various building materials and plant life.
   
Hieroglyph Holiday
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  In this activity about archaeology, learners will explore different Egyptian hieroglyphs and recognize their meanings and uses.
   
Comparing Crystals
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  In this chemistry activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will learn about crystals by growing their very own.
   
Optical Morpher
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  In this amazing activity about light and reflection, learners will use a pie plate and reflective strips from a mylar balloon to try to morph their face into a friend's.
   
Make Your Own Pendulum
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  In this demonstration about force and motion, learners will explore the forces that affect a pendulum A simple model pendulum comprised of a ball and string demonstrates how pendulums work as well as 
   
Chemical Reactions in Your Mouth
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  In this chemistry activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will see that chewing is more than just the crushing up of food; there is actually a chemical change going on at the same time.
   
Balloon in a Bottle
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  In this physics activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will see firsthand that air takes up space and has pressure by attempting to inflate a balloon inside of a bottle.
   
Balancing Act
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  In this activity, learners will explore their center of gravity.
   
All About Air
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  In this activity, learners with explore the gases present in air. They will then build their own wind cannons and challenge family and friends to a friendly competition.
   
Rock Candy
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  In this yummy chemistry activity which requires adult supervision, learners use sugar and water to explore how crystals form.
   
School of Fish
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  In this activity, learners will make fish cutouts that propel through the water with the help of surface tension.
   
Magnetism Hunt
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  In this activity about magnetism (page 4 of the PDF), learners will experiment with magnets and different objects to find out that not all metals are attracted to magnets.
   
Float Your Boat
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  In this physics activity, learners will explore buoyancy.
   
Create a Food Diary
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  In this nutrition activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will record their food consumption for one day, and then evaluate how their actual diet matched up with the recommended diet.
  