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A simple, yet fun activity that lets learners find the center of balance of a ruler (or any long thin object). Developed by the Exploratorium and no assembly needed.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners use crayons to draw conclusions about rocks and the rock cycle.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this trick, learners discover how to stick a straw to the palm of their hand, window door, or anywhere using static electricity.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners balance chemical equations and discover the law of conservation of mass. Learners use coins to model molecules to balance the equations.

free Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Learn how to construct a light box by following simple figures and instructions. This guide includes tips on how to assemble a light box; related activities are featured in separate resources.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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This perception trick focuses on conflicting information to the brain...instead of trying to see two images, you're trying to get a bright spot by overlapping the image you see through two tubes.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 11 Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners build bridges out of newspaper and tape to explore how structures are designed to bear loads.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 11 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners create angle-measuring devices--protractors--out of paper. Learners follow a series of steps to fold a square sheet of paper into a triangular Pocket Protractor.


1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes