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In this activity, learners use transparent tape and polarizing material to create and project beautifully colored patterns reminiscent of abstract or geometric stained glass windows--no glass required

$10 - $20 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners examine the properties of light by experimenting with an LED-flashlight and polarizing filters. When two polarizers are used, they block all light when they are placed at right angles.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners experiment with a bucket, stretchy fabric, marbles, and weights to discover some basics about gravity.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF, learners experiment with the interesting designs that can be made by painting on plaster.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the magnetic field of a bar magnet as an introduction to understanding Earth's magnetic field. First, learners explore and play with magnets and compasses.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity introduces learners to the structure and properties of carbon nanotubes.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this chemistry activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will use milk and a few other basic ingredients to create a chemical change to make a color wheel.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this game, learners explore the different sizes of things in the world. In this Twister-like game, learners must place a hand or foot on a circle of the right scale - macro, micro, or nano.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners simulate Otto von Guericke's famous Magdeburg Hemispheres experiment.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners make self-assembled polymer spheres as a model for the lipid nanoparticles found in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes