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In this activity, learners explore how wind energy can be generated on both a large and small scale.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners build an electric two-paddle boat using paint paddles, plastic knives, and empty water bottles.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore how various energy sources can be used to cause a turbine to rotate.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity on page 10 of the PDF, learners detect the amount of energy that can flow through a sodium chloride electrolyte solution with a light sensor.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a model of a power plant that uses steam. Learners use simple materials like foil, a tin can, and a pot of water to model a geothermal power plant.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this technology activity, learners light up the room with electrifying play dough creations. Learners use conductive and insulating homemade play dough to build simple circuits.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners actually feel the difference in energy required to light two different types of light bulbs: incandescent light and LEDs.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity on page 5 of the PDF, learners use their knowledge of energy and batteries to create homemade flashlights.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this physics activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will explore the concept of static electricity.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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The "Exploring the Solar System: Magnetic Fields" activity shows participants how scientists can use tools to study the invisible magnetic fields of Earth, the Sun, and other objects in the universe.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a mini dancing robot. This engineering activity introduces learners to electricity, circuits, switches, conductivity, and motors.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes