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Are balloons porous or non-porous? In this activity, learners watch an entertaining Mr. O video and conduct a simple experiment to find out.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners experiment with the concept of symmetry.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this quick activity, learners take a balance challenge to measure their average balance time. As they collect data, they investigate how practice and repetition improve their balance time.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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This experiment describes how to create a "dribble bottle" which only leaks water when the cap is unscrewed. The full water bottle has a small hole made with a push pin.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Molecular gastronomy is the scientific study of food preparation. Learners use self-assembly techniques to create edible capsules of chocolate syrup (food grade ingredients are required).

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, young learners use their sense of touch rather than sight to identify a mystery object in a bag. Learners take turns acting as "peekers" and "sensers" throughout the game.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 6 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners explore static electricity through the use of common household products. They also explore the connection between static electricity and cold weather.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a model of a hot air balloon using tissue paper and a hairdryer. Educators can use this activity to introduce learners to density and its role in why things float.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners surprisingly pop balloons without touching them using orange peels. This Mr.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will create a speaker using a paper cup, magnet, and enameled wire. Also included in this activity is a Mr.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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With a laser pointer and some household items, learners can create their own laser light show. They can explore diffuse reflection, refraction and diffraction.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine how many Mentos are needed to make the tallest possible soda geyser.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners conduct a controlled experiment to examine which brand of soda makes the best (highest) soda geyser.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours