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In this activity about ramps, learners explore and measure the rate at which spherical objects roll down a ramp.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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Use this model to demonstrate the goal of NASA's Kepler Mission: to find extrasolar planets through the transit method.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity (page 10), learners explore how molecules self-assemble according to forces of attraction and repulsion.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, children create their own kites that can fly indoors. Learners are exposed to basic concepts of gravity and air resistance.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this three-part activity, learners use paper to explore Bernoulli's Principle — fast-moving air has lower pressure than non-moving air.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners write their initials by applying different clear "magic ink" solutions to separate pieces of paper and then "develop" the inks with other clear solutions.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a Wilberforce Pendulum, a special coupled pendulum in which energy is transferred between two modes of vibration, longitudinal ("bounce') and torsional ("twist"), on a

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Experiment with force and pressure by building a balloon rocket. When launched, the balloon will run a track wherever you place the string.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes