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Build a Rocket - and a Launch Pad!
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In this activity, learners construct a rocket powered by the pressure generated from an effervescing antacid tablet reacting with water, and build a launch pad for their rocket.

Magnet Races
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In this physics activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will explore how similar magnetic poles repel one another. They will rely on linear induction to race magnets around a simple course.

Assemble the Human Heart
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In this online activity about anatomy, learners will drag and drop pieces of the heart into their proper positions and explore what function each part of the heart has.

Tangram Challenge
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In this activity about tangrams, learners print and cut out their own tangram shapes and solve puzzles by fitting these geometric pieces together in a variety of ways.

Static Spoons
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In this physics activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners will explore how static electricity affects surrounding objects.

Reducing Friction-Build a Hovercraft
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In this activity, learners learn about friction by making their own miniature hovercraft.

Crystal Gardens
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In this activity, which requires adult supervision, learners get to explore the awesome power of chemistry.

Spit Test
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In this biology activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners will explore how saliva assists in the beginning of the digestive process.

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.

Bones
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In this health activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore a unique connection betweeen the bones of the body.