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Composite Materials
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This is an activity (located on page 3 of PDF under Hockey Sticks Activity) about composites, materials made of 2 or more different components.
Workin' It Out
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In this activity, learners explore how to stay fit the fun way. Learners participate in three physical activities.
Strengthen a Paper Bridge
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In this quick activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Tug O' War), learners will test how many pennies a flat paper index card bridging the gap between two stacks of books is able to supp
Breaking Point
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In this activity, learners build penetrometers to test leaf toughness. Biologists measure leaf toughness to study the feeding preferences of insects and bugs.
Spaghetti Strength
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF, learners explore how engineers characterize building materials.
Bone Basics
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This is an activity (on page 2 of the PDF under Bone Regrowth Activity) about the two main components of bone - collagen and minerals (like calcium) - and how they each contribute to its flexibility a
Stretching Wires
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In this activity, learners determine the elastic and plastic properties of different types of metal wires.
Bubbles: Using Controls
In this experiment, learners use JOY liquid detergent and glycerin to make the largest bubble they can that lasts 15 seconds.