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In this activity, learners build a 1:140 "scale model" of NASA's X-33 Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology Demonstrator, and investigate how the model dimensions compare to the real vehicle.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners use measurement concepts to make models of what their body parts might look like if they were a snake or a chameleon.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this graphing exercise (page 2 of the pdf), learners compare their own height to the length of various sharks.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make pretend snakes and use them to explore estimation and measurement. Learners roll out clay snakes and estimate and measure their lengths and diameters.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners participate in several activities where they apply measurement skills.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity on page 1 of the PDF, learners compare the relative sizes of biological objects (like DNA and bacteria) that can't be seen by the naked eye.

free Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners practice estimation and measurement skills as they move from station to station calculating length, volume, weight, and area.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (located on page 2 of PDF under GPS: Baby Dinosaurs Activity), learners will look for a relationship between skull size and body length among various dinosaurs.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes