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In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Cool off in the heat with this project! Learners use simple materials to build a fan that runs on a motor.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this demonstration, cook a cake using the heat produced when the cake batter conducts an electric current.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore liquid crystals, light and temperature. Using a postcard made of temperature-sensitive liquid crystal material, learners monitor temperature changes.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity on page 2 of the PDF, learners test different materials to find out which is the best insulator.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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Conduct a simple experiment to explore how temperature changes can make things expand or contract.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have met the challenge of keeping foods, liquids, and other items cool.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours