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This activity explores the basic workings of a siphon, which is the core technology that makes toilets work.

In an investigation called "Shape It!" learners craft tiny boats out of clay, set them afloat on water and then add weight loads to them, in order to explore: how objects stay afloat in water; what th

In this hands-on activity, learners use the steps of the design process to create a hook to rescue a "space capsule" from the water.

Electrolysis is the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen. This Exploratorium activity allows learners to visualize the process with an acid-based indicator.

In this activity, learners build water-propelled engines from soft drink cans.