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Bubble Tray
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In this activity, learners use simple materials to create giant bubbles.

Cartesian Diver
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In this demonstration, learners observe the effects of density and pressure. A "diver" constructed out of a piece of straw and Blu-Tack will bob inside a bottle filled with water.

Good Vibrations
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In this activity, learners experiment with their voices and noisemakers to understand the connections between vibrations and the sounds created by those vibrations.

Gummy Growth
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In this activity related to Archimedes' Principle, learners use water displacement to compare the volume of an expanded gummy bear with a gummy bear in its original condition.

Going Green
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In this activity, learners conduct a waste audit and use their findings to implement a plan for reducing trash.
Pour Some: Measure Serving Size
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Make snack time into measuring time and learn to read Nutrition Facts labels. Try this when you’re using “pourable” foods, such as cereal, yoghurt, or juice.

Tomb Mapping
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In this activity, learners examine the culture and history of the tomb site.

Burn a Peanut
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In this activity, learners burn a peanut, which produces a flame that can be used to boil away water and count the calories contained in the peanut.

Breathing Yeasties
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In this life science activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners explore the carbon cycle by mixing yeast, sugar and water.

Size, Scale and Models
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In this activity, learners take measurements and create charts to learn about the size of dinosaurs and their relative scale to humans.

Breathing Machine
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In this activity, learners work in teams to construct human lung models from small plastic beverage bottles and balloons.

Kitchen Jamboree
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In this activity, learners observe, explore and investigate vibrating instruments in everyday places and create music in unique ways.

Pea Brain!: Explorations in Estimation
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In this activity, learners use two different techniques to estimate how many little things fit into one bigger thing.

Test the Finger Wrinkle Hypothesis
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Learners create a tool to measure how well they grip a wet object when their fingers are smooth versus wrinkly. Are smooth or wrinkly fingers better at holding on to the object?

Thumb Piano
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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing a simple piano out of wood and craft sticks.