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In this activity, challenge learners to make a pencil stand on its tip using only two pieces of wire and two clothespins. Use this activity to demonstrate the center of gravity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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This activity models the necessary balance of creating power and cleaning up its associated waste. Learners participate in a game where they attempt to move forward toward a goal.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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This board game teaches learners about energy decision making. Players select cards that determine the transportation and home design that will influence their expenses as they play.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design activity, learners create a vehicle that can transport a load, like a favorite toy or as a recycled object, from the top of a zipline to the bottom using only gravity.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (page 4), learners work in groups to plan and build large structures using recyclable materials they have brought from home.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a kind of balance device using a wire coat hanger, some string, and paper cups.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity and/or demonstration, learners illustrate visually and physically that air has weight. Learners balance two equally-inflated balloons hanging from string on a yard stick.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity and game, learners will train to improve balance and spatial awareness by performing throwing and catching techniques on one foot.

free Ages 8 - 14 1 to 4 weeks