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In this activity (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forecasting), learners will construct an air cannon by cutting a hole in the bottom of a bucket and stretching a garbage bag over the other end

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners work in teams to design and build solar water heating devices that mimic those used in residences to capture energy in the form of solar radiation and convert it to thermal energy.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners test and compare the physical properties of thermoplastic polymers. Learners compare different plastics based on their color, degree of transparency, texture, and density.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners collect, categorize, weigh and analyze classroom trash and discuss ways that engineers have helped to reduce solid waste.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners will be introduced to biomass gasification and will generate their own biomass gases.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners make water-walking critters using thin wire, and then test how many paper clips these critters can carry without sinking.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity with several mini experiments, learners explore the chemistry that helps scientists learn about the environment and how they can help save it.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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Agriculturalists have long considered mushroom growing a challenge, largely because you need a piece of benchtop equipment known as a laminar flow hood.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - adult 1 to 4 weeks
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In this design challenge activity, learners explore the concept of biomimicry by using a natural organism's special features to design a new human object.

free Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners build penetrometers to test leaf toughness. Biologists measure leaf toughness to study the feeding preferences of insects and bugs.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct a home-made journal with simple, everyday materials.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Using simple, inexpensive items, learners build and test submarine models.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how passive solar design increases energy efficiency.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this water pollution activity, learners create pond water cultures and investigate the effects of adding chemicals or natural nutrients.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this biology/ecology activity, learners construct a terrarium out of a tennis ball container. This terrarium is unique because it never has to be watered.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 1 to 4 weeks
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This activity offers learners and their families several ways to raise their awareness together about home water.

free Ages 4 - adult 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners use found natural materials to create a water haven for bees and other insects.

free Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners observe two model atmospheres -- one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This is a demonstration about how nature inspires nanotechnology. It is easily adapted into a hands-on activity for an individual or groups.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use a microscope to examine three different microbes: bacteria, yeast and paramecia. Educator will need to prepare the yeast solution one day before the activity.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes