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In the Toilet
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This activity explores the basic workings of a siphon, which is the core technology that makes toilets work.
Differing Densities: Fresh and Salt Water
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In this activity, learners visualize the differences in water density and relate this to the potential consequences of increased glacial melting.
Watercraft
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a boat that can hold 25 pennies (or 15 one inch metal washers) for at least ten seconds before sinking.
Pop Can "Hero Engine"
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In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.
Cleaning Water with Dirt
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Water in Our World), learners make their own water treatment systems for cleaning water.
Sand Castle Saturation
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In this activity about saturation (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Sand Dunes), learners will build a series of sand castle towers using a 16 oz cup.
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.
Global Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
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In this activity, learners practice the steps involved in a scientific investigation while learning why ice formations on land (not those on water) will cause a rise in sea level upon melting.