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In this activity, learners make a scale model of an atom to see how big or how small an atom is compared to its nucleus. Learners will realize that most of matter is just empty space!

free Ages 14 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use a straight line to learn about circles. Learners measure and record the diameter and circumference of different sized cylindrical objects on a chart.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners experiment with gear motion to understand how gears work to change the amount of force, speed, or direction of motion in machines.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Using a real-size sketch of a baby elephant's footprint, learners estimate, measure and record the width (diameter) and outside edge length (perimeter or circumference) of the footprint.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a simple pinhole viewer. They use this apparatus to project images from a variety of light sources, including a candle, the Sun, and the Moon.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the relative sizes and distances of objects in the solar system.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes