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Learners combine counting, multiples, and number patterns with jumping up and down. To start, pick a counting number.

How far can you see out of the corner of your eye? Grab a partner and find out from the Exploratorium Science Snack.

In this trick, learners discover how to stick a straw to the palm of their hand, window door, or anywhere using static electricity.

In this activity, learners explore the strength of different shapes. Fold paper into triangles, squares, and other shapes, then experiment with how much weight they can hold.

In this activity, learners make a foam packing peanut "flink"--neither float away nor sink--in water. Learners experiment with materials to make a Flinker that "flinks" for 10 seconds.

This simple hands-on activity demonstrates why the sky appears blue on a sunny day and red during sunrise and sunset.

In this optics activity, learners investigate afterimages.

In this activity (2nd activity on the page), learners explore the sensitivity of their sense of touch.

In this activity (7th activity on the page), learners use their sense of touch to identify mystery objects hidden in socks.