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In this chemistry activity, learners use guar gum to make slime. Use this activity to introduce learners to polymers, viscosity, and colloids.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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The Chinese invented paper made from plants and cloth about 2,000 years ago. Learners follow a similar process to make paper from recycled paper.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 4 to 24 hours
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Hooray! In this design challenge activity, learners invent a device that launches a spoonful of confetti into the air. Learners are encouraged to create the biggest cloud of confetti possible.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners invent a convenient way for someone using crutches or a wheelchair to carry small personal items.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct drawing machines using a cup, some markers, and a battery pack. The markers act as "legs" for the machine, making a drawing that records as it moves.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners investigate series circuits and motors to build a hand-held "kick stick." Their goal is create a battery-operated device that sends a Ping-Pong ball across

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this design challenge activity follow up to "Kicking Machine", learners add a hands-free feature to their Kicking Machine.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this design challenge activity, learners build a machine that kicks a Ping-Pong ball into a cup lying on its side 12 inches away.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct bug models that "jitter" all over the table with just a battery, motor, and counterweight.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes