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In this activity about electricity, learners explore how static electricity can make electric "fleas" jump up and down. Learners use a piece of wool cloth or fur to charge a sheet of acrylic plastic.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will investigate static electricity as they create waterless snow globes.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry investigation, learners combine common cooking substances (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, pepper, oil, water, food coloring) to explore mixtures.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners separate materials based on their special properties to mimic the way recyclables are sorted at recycling centers.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners make an electroscope out of a foam cup, straw, aluminum pie pan, thread, and foil. Learners use their electroscopes to test for static electricity.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate static electricity using everyday objects at four different stations.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes