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In this activity, learners get a closer look at the shape of a drop of water and a drop of oil. Learners first drip water onto wax paper and examine the shape of separate drops from a side view.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this team design challenge (page 19-24 of PDF), learners "land" a model Lunar Rover in a model Landing Pod (both previously built in activities #3 and #4 in PDF).

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this design challenge, leaners attempt to build a strong structure out of LEGO® bricks that can withstand a 4-foot drop.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Microgravity) is a full inquiry investigation into how ordinary things behave in microgravity, similar to what astronauts experience.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners are challenged to create a parachute using easily sourced materials in order to transport a LEGO figure safely to the ground.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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Listen to the beat of gravity. By taking two strings with weights tied to them at different, yet uniform intervals, you can hear the uniformity (and rhythm) of gravity's accelerating pull.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 14 Under 5 minutes