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In this activity related to nanotechnology, learners observe some of the effects that result from creating a thin layer of material several nanometers thick.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners simulate what happens to a human spine in space by making Sponge Spool Spines (alternating sponge pieces and spools threaded on a pipe cleaner).

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math lesson, learners use the setting of a flower-making fundraiser to explore a variety of patterns. Learners examine the patterns in a flower design made of triangles surrounding a square.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this great hands-on activity, learners use patterns to make a teepee from newspaper that they sit inside.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore dinosaur skeletons, anatomy, and locomotion. Learners compare and contrast dinosaur skeletons and drawings.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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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.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will build the highest tower they can out of recycled materials.

free Ages 4 - 14 45 to 60 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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Learners can program a compass to draw a circle by itself using a Pico Cricket, some Legos, and lots of tape! Pico Cricket is required.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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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.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Kites) is a full inquiry investigation into how a kite’s shape affects its performance.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners compare the ways of life of Plains Native Americans who hunted and moved frequently to follow the buffalo herds, and Native Americans who farmed and lived in more permanent

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this environmental health activity, learners investigate their breathing and pulse rates, and learn how these measurements are affected by physical activity.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF) has learners create models of butterfly wings.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 6 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of rotational equilibrium. Learners work in teams to estimate and determine the force within a mobile design.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners make cool boxes out of old (or new) greeting cards or postcards.

free Ages 11 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore light and shadows by creating a lantern they can keep on their nightstand.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners stain fabrics--on purpose!

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners manipulate paper to build original 3-dimensional sculptures. Appropriate for any age, learners can use fingers to tear, crumple, or fold, and if available, scissors to cut.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult