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In this activity on page 27, learners perform an experiment to learn about how different types of marine debris degrade and how weather and sunlight affect the rate of degradation.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 12 months
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Learners build particulate matter collectors--devices that collect samples of visible particulates present in polluted air.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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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.

free Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this meteorological activity, learners get to build their very own anemometer (instrument for measuring wind speed) using a paper cup.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners use engineering design principles to construct and test a fully solar-powered car. Solar car kits usually include a photovoltaic cell and motor; some include a chassis as well.

Over $20 per student Ages 11 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this engineering activity, learners will get acquainted with the basics of wind energy and power production by fabricating and testing various blade designs for table-top windmills constructed from

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this very hands-on lesson, learners will investigate dendrochronology (the study of tree rings to answer ecological questions about the recent past) and come up with conclusions as to what possible

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Tug O' War) is a full inquiry investigation into tug-of-war physics. Groups of learners will test two tug-of-war strategies.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

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