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Rainbow Paper
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In this activity, learners will use clear nail polish and the power of chemistry to create paper with a rainbow sheen.
Exploring Materials: Nano Gold
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In this activity, learners discover that nanoparticles of gold can appear red, orange or even blue. They learn that a material can act differently when it’s nanometer-sized.
Paper Cover Up
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In this activity on page 11 of the PDF, learners use candle wax to make "invisible" designs that are revealed with watercolor paints.
Exploring Materials: Thin Films
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In this activity, learners create a colorful bookmark using a super thin layer of nail polish on water. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.
Bleeding Paper
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In this activity on page 3 of the PDF, learners discover how science and Halloween are fun companions as they make paper bleed.
Designer Ears: Make “better” ears!
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Find out what it would be like to have ears shaped differently from your own! Design and make different animal ears then try them out.
Spinning Blackboard
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Create beautiful spirals by drawing a straight line. This sounds crazy, but you can with a turntable (a record player or lazy susan), paper, and pen.
Zoom-A-Rang
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In this activity, learners design and build a Zoom-a-rang using everyday materials. Experiment with different materials and Zoom-a-rang designs to see how they fly.
Paper Airplanes
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In this activity, learners explore the properties of paper by constructing and modifying paper airplanes.
Rainbow Film
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In this activity, learners use clear nail polish to create a beautiful iridescent pattern on black paper. Learners discover that a thin film creates iridescent, rainbow colors.
Tiny Pants Photo Challenge
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In this activity, learners use a simple trick of perspective to dress friends in tiny cutout clothing. Learners make tiny pants out of card stock and tape them to the end of a stick.
Density Rainbows
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of density by pouring 5 different liquids into a jar. Food coloring is added if needed to give each liquid a distinct color.
Exploring the Universe: Nebula Spin Art
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In this activity, participants will learn about how gigantic clouds of gas and dust in space, called nebulas, are formed. They'll create their own colorful model nebula using paint and a spinner.
Soapy Boats
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In this activity, learners will explore surface tension, what it is, and how we can change it.