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Does the Moon Rotate?
Astronomical Society of the PacificAdd to list DetailsThis fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners make 3-dimensional models of the Earth and Moon. Using the Sun's light, learners will discover that the Moon rotates in the same...
A Flag for Your Planet
Astronomical Society of the PacificAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners design a flag for a chosen or assigned planet. The instructions include information about flags on Earth, and a list of flag references. Learners can gather information...
Balloon Nanotubes Tabletop
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsThis activity introduces learners to the structure and properties of carbon nanotubes. Visitors learn how the carbon atoms are arranged in a carbon nanotube, and that nanotubes are extremely strong...
Nanoparticle Stained Glass
NISE NetworkAdd to list DetailsIn this activity/demo, learners are introduced to the connection between medieval stained glass artisans and nanotechnology. Learners discover that the red and yellow colors in stained glass...
Exploring Strange New Worlds
Astronomical Society of the PacificAdd to list DetailsThis fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore model planets (that they or an educator will create), using methods NASA scientists use to explore our Solar System. Learners...
Colour by Numbers: Image Representation
Computer Science UnpluggedAdd to list DetailsThis activity shows learners how computers use numbers to represent pictures. A grid is used to represent the pixels (short for picture elements) of a computer screen. Numbers indicate whether...
DNA Jewelry Models
National Health MuseumAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners construct a model of DNA to better understand the structure of DNA and protein synthesis. First, learners follow simple instructions and an instructor's...