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In this activity, learners create their own constellations and star patterns and write a short, descriptive story explaining the significance of their star pattern/constellation.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (on pages 13-16 of the PDF) learners investigate three mystery samples to see which one contains life. The three samples are sand, sand and yeast, and sand and antacid.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this board game, learners explore the origins of meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites as well as the their characteristics and importance. They also discover some misconceptions about meteors.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (on pages 19-21 of the PDF) learners observe mold growing on potatoes. Preparation for this activity has to start a week before, to allow time for the mold to grow on the potatoes.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity (on pages 11-12 of PDF) learners create models of lava layers that have formed on the moon.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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By tossing, collecting, and sorting beanbags, learners understand how the IBEX spacecraft uses its sensors to detect and map the locations of particle types in the interstellar boundary.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this "game," learners explore and relate the evolution of stars to a Navajo creation story. The story is written on a series of cards, which are laid on a table as the story is told.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build a paper model of the spacecraft and photometer (telescope) used during NASA's Kepler Mission.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes