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In this activity, learners make "solar cookies," edible models of the Sun's outer layers using sugar cookies and toppings.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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This demonstration activity models how Venus appears from Earth.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners make flipbooks of drawings showing the progression of a Total Solar Eclipse.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners observe colors in the flame of a burning candle to explore connections between matter, light, color and temperature -- basic concepts of matter and energy.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners use an astrolabe to measure the altitude of objects. Learners will first practice taking measurements by measuring the altitude of trees and buildings.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 1 to 4 weeks
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In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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This kinesthetic science demonstration introduces learners to four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use binoculars (or a telescope) to identify and track sunspots. If using binoculars, learners need a pair that can be secured on a tripod.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes