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Density: Make a golf ball float!
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In this activity (on page 2 of the PDF), the learner places a golf ball between salt water and colored fresh water. The golf ball is not as dense as the saltwater.

Phase Changes
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Learners observe a sealed test tube containing a small amount of solid stearic acid.

To Dye For
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Learners add two dyes to mineral oil and water, and then compare their miscibility (how well they mix) in each.

Miscibility
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Learners observe a bottle containing water and oil. They are invited to pick up the bottle and mix the contents together.

Layered Liquids: Chemistry You Can Drink
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In this chemistry activity (on page 2 of the PDF), learners make a layered drink with liquids of different densities.

Sink or Swim?
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Learners observe a tank of water containing cans of diet and regular sodas. The diet sodas float and the regular sodas sink. All the cans contain the same amount of liquid and the same amount of air.
Crystal Garden
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Visitors observe a tray holding a crystal-covered brick. The crystals were created by evaporation of a solution containing liquid bluing, ammonia, and salt.