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Mold Growth
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In this activity learners observe mold growth on different types of bread by measuring and recording the growth rate.

Gumdrop Dome
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In this activity (located on pages 23-24 of the PDF), learners are introduced to structural engineering and encouraged to practice goal-oriented building.

A Recipe for Air
Learners use M&Ms® (or any other multi-color, equally-sized small candy or pieces) to create a pie graph that expresses the composition of air.

Radioactive Decay of Candium
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In this simulation, learners use M&M™ candy to explore radioactive isotope decay.

Dunking the Planets
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In this demonstration, learners compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods.

Nano Ice Cream
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In this activity/demo, learners discover how liquid nitrogen cools a creamy mixture at such a rapid rate that it precipitates super fine grained (nano) ice cream.

Gummy Shapes
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In this activity, learners use chemistry to “self-assemble” gummy shapes. Learners discover that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures.

Living Bones, Strong Bones
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In this activity about engineering, nutrition, and physical activity, learners design and build a healthy bone model of a space explorer which is strong enough to withstand increasing amounts of weigh

The Scoop on Scallops
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In this data analysis activity, learners quantify the abundance and distribution of sea scallops in and adjacent to the Mid-Atlantic closed areas.

Ripening of Fruits and Vegetables
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In this activity, learners test the rate of ripening fruit and vegetables and use a chemical to inhibit the ripening process.

Ship the Chip
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In this activity, learners explore engineering package designs that meet the needs of safely shipping a product.

DNA Nanotechnology
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In this activity, learners explore deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nanoscale structure that occurs in nature.

Neural Network Signals
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In this activity, learners create an electrical circuit and investigate how some dissolved substances conduct electricity.

Exploring at the Nanoscale
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This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted our society and how engineers have learned to explore the world at the nanoscale.

Making Regolith
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This lesson will helps learners answer the question: How does the bombardment of micrometeoroids make regolith on the moon?

Make Your Own Batteries!
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Body Electricity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into conductivity.

Diffusion of Water with Gummy Bears
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In this activity, learners investigate the movement of water into and out of a polymer. Learners test the diffusion of water through gummy bears, which are made of sugar and gelatin (a polymer).

Edible Glass
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In this activity, learners discover the principles of edible glass by making a supersaturated sugar solution.

The Parachuting Egg
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In this activity, learners work in groups to design a parachute out of household items that keeps an egg secure when dropped from a certain height.

Design and Build a Better Candy Bag
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In this activity, learners explore how product design differences can affect the success of a final product -- in this case a bag for holding candy.