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Chocolate Lava
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  In this yummy earth science activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners use fudge to learn about different kinds of lava.
   
Crystal Gardens
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  In this activity, which requires adult supervision, learners get to explore the awesome power of chemistry.
   
Frosty Glasses
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  In this activity, learners explore why frost forms. They create their own frost using a solution of ice water and salt in a glass.
   
Giving Water the Treatment
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  In this ecology activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners explore how to filter contaminated water using a variety of materials.
   
The Ability of Permeability
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  In this activity (page 11 of the PDF), learners investigate how quickly water moves through various materials. They measure and compare the permeability of gravel, sand, and soil.
   
Weathering and Erosion
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  In this activity (page 13 of the PDF), learners discover how weathering and erosion change the Earth’s surface.
  Windmills
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  In this physics activity (page 8-9 of the PDF), learners will explore wind energy. They will build their own windmill and see how energy from wind can be converted into a useable form.
   
Blowin' in the Wind
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  In this weather activity, learners build their own wind detector and test for the presence of convection currents in their indoor location.
   
Soda Pop Cave
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  In this geology activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners explore how carbonic acid can slowly dissolve limestone and form caves.
   
The Effects of Acid Rain
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  In this environmental science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners use vinegar and chalk to observe the effect of acid rain on various building materials and plant life.
   
Sand Study
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  In this geology activity, learners use a microscope to discover and identify the components of sand.
   
Hieroglyph Holiday
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  In this activity about archaeology, learners will explore different Egyptian hieroglyphs and recognize their meanings and uses.
   
Comparing Crystals
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  In this chemistry activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will learn about crystals by growing their very own.
   
Make Your Own Pendulum
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  In this demonstration about force and motion, learners will explore the forces that affect a pendulum A simple model pendulum comprised of a ball and string demonstrates how pendulums work as well as 
   
Cookie Paleontology
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  In this activity, learners will explore paleontology and archaeology. They will learn about technique as they excavate raisins and chocolate chips from cookies.
   
Magnetisphere
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  In this activity about magnetism (page seven of the pdf), learners experiment with magnets to better understand how magnetic fields work.
   
Zoom: Travel to a Star and Back to Earth
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  This is an online activity about what would happen if we could travel at or near the speed of light.
   
An Object in Motion
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  In this physics activity (page nine of the pdf), learners use balloons to explore how a rocket works. It is suggested they also work to see how they can alter the velocity of the rocket.
   
Big Wave
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  This is an activity about waves. Using marbles, paper clips and rubber bands, learners explore how waves behave.
   
Rubberband Rockets
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  This fun and simple activity is a rubberband rocket design challenge! Learners will explore how tail fins can help to stabilize a flying object, while also exploring potential and kinetic energy.
  