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In this activity, learners complete a series of drawing activities to explore scale and powers of 10. Learners first trace each other on 1-meter-square pieces of paper.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 14 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners explore three-dimensional geometric frames including cubes and tetrahedrons, as they create bubble wands with pipe cleaners and drinking straws.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this design challenge, learners will create wind-powered contraptions to transport a load, such as a cupcake or another small object, and test to see if they work.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this chemistry activity, learners use thin layer chromatography to determine the molecular composition of different markers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this fun hands-on activity, learners whip up a batch of cyber-dough (play dough) using math for measurements.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity learners create patterns of hair beads.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this hands-on engineering project, kids use two simple machines, levers and inclined planes, to construct their own pinball machines.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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The goal of this activity is to design, build and test a house or toy for an animal.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will discover what colors are in different markers, and may be surprised at the results.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this Bob the Builder(TM)-themed activity, learners go on a nature walk outside and describe what they observe using their senses.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 6 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will create beautiful greeting cards by marbling with shaving cream and food dye. They will explore the chemistry behind the art of marbling.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners help a poor cartographer color in the countries on a map, making sure each country is colored a different color than any of its neighbors.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will learn about a person they admire (famous, family or otherwise) or even themselves and create a life-sized silhouette.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore two-dimensional shapes that are found in three-dimensional shapes. Learners will explore geometry, design, color and tool use through this activity.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will create their own lava lamps. Learners will explore density, effervescence and chemistry through this activity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners will learn how to knit using only their hands. Learners will explore patterns and fabrication as well as develop fine motor skills and patience through this activity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners make bridges using an oil-based modeling clay (plasticene). The instructions include discussion questions for both before and after bridge building.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners examine ways that Native Americans of the Southwest express their relationship with nature through art.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this craft activity, learners will explore the structure and purpose of antelope horns by constructing their own headband using toilet paper rolls and yarn.

free Ages 4 - 8 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (located on page 5 of PDF), learners work in groups to create dig sites for display.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes