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In this activity, learners consider how oil spills behave in the ocean and what impact they have on marine wildlife.

In this activity, learners create their own experiment and test which of 4 mixtures of household chemicals turn pennies green over 5 days.

In this introductory activity and demonstration, learners are introduced to the concept that different substances react chemically in characteristic ways.

Scientists use enormous wind tunnels to test the design of planes, helicopters, even the Space Shuttle.

In two separate bags, learners mix water with Epsom salts and detergent.

In this math lesson, learners explore and investigate measurement using standard and non-standard units.

This is an activity about friction as well as kinetic and potential energy.

In this chemistry activity, learners will separate a mixture of FD&C dyes (colors certified and allowed by the US for the Food, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics & Personal Care industry) to practice

In this activity, learners of all ages can become food scientists by experimenting with flour and water to make basic pasta.

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

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

Put on a pair of gloves and be the conductor of your invisible orchestra!

In this environmental health activity, learners investigate their own vital lung capacities.

In this activity, learners mix ingredients in a plastic bag, and then identify three characteristics of a chemical reaction: production of heat, color change, and production of a gas.

Some animals can swallow food whole, but humans have to chew. In this activity, learners will investigate what saliva does chemically to food before we even swallow.

In some parts of the world, lakes freeze during winter. In this activity learners will explore water’s unique properties of freezing and melting, and how these relate to density and temperature.

In this fun and, at times, hilarious force and motion activity, learners will use household objects to build a crazy contraption and see how far they can get a tennis ball to move.

In this activity, learners build their own magnetometer using an empty soda bottle, magnets, laser pointer, and household objects.

In this archaeology activity, learners make observations and conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effect saltwater has on artifacts.

Test the buoyancy of an aluminum foil boat and an aluminum foil ball. Why does the same material in different shapes sink or float?