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In this activity, learners work in groups to determine the mass and volume of four samples: glass marbles, steel washers or nuts, pieces of pine wood, and pieces of PVC pipe.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners "dance" (move back and forth at varying speeds) by reading a graph. This is a kinesthetic way to help learners interpret and understand how motion is graphed.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 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 explore a surprising method for calculating the mathematical constant pi, known as Buffon's Needle.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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Get a roll of pennies, throw them on the ground, then remove those that only show tails, and repeat with the ones left over.

free Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a recording timer made from simple materials (e.g., small dc motor, sharpie pen, craft sticks, adding machine paper tape, etc.).

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours