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In this activity, learners consider how a simple machine, a lever, turns a small push or pull (a small force) into a larger--or stronger--push or pull (a larger force).

Over $20 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct cars that are powered by hand-made, electric propellers.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners string a line across the room and build cable cars that can move from on end to the other.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a hovercraft using a paper plate, cup, and simple motor.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this physics activity, challenge learners to make a race-car out of a coffee can and rubber band. Demonstrate motion, forces, kinetic and potential energy and friction.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners design and build a roller coaster using simple materials. Learners experiment with potential and kinetic energy to get a marble to follow a track into a cup.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes