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In this optics activity, learners discover basic lens-making techniques by using a tennis ball to make a lens out of ice.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 14 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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In this optics activity, learners make a simple telescope using two lenses and a cardboard tube. Learners construct the telescope and then calculate its magnification.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore the difference between telescope magnification and resolution.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity related to microbes, learners make slides of cells from an onion skin and Elodea (American or Canadian waterweed) to observe under a microscope.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners draw natural objects to explore the details, differences, and similarities of natural objects.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Earthquakes) is a full inquiry investigation into aerial imagery.

free Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes