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In this activity about ramps, learners explore and measure the rate at which spherical objects roll down a ramp.

This activity models the necessary balance of creating power and cleaning up its associated waste. Learners participate in a game where they attempt to move forward toward a goal.

In this online simulation, learners use antibiotics to cure patients with bacterial infections.

Learners make their own paper. They start by shredding old newspaper, clean toilet paper, and clean paper towels.

In this online game, learners must purchase power plants for their city.

In this online game, learners attempt to send a rocket ship to various targets. Learners can adjust the angle and thrust of the rocket before it is launched.

Learners work in groups to build model cars from paper parts. First, each learner builds cars individually and the group times themselves.

In this inquiry-based learning activity, learners design, build, and test their own ramps. They are introduced to a variety of materials and explore putting them together.

A group of 6 learners works together as a team with each learner performing a different role. Together, they need to maneuver a die through a maze.

Learners look at labels on items in the room to determine where each item was manufactured, then write about the item on an index card.

Whether it's the genetic code, an ancient language, or patterns of light in a distant galaxy, scientists often have to play the role of decoder.

Pairs of learners play the roles of programmer and robot. The programmer gives specific directions to the robot to accomplish a simple task (e.g. walk across the room and pick up a pencil).

Learners build a simple solar oven from a shoebox, black construction paper, and aluminum foil. Over the course of a few hours, the oven heats up water enough to brew tea.