The Exploratorium


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In this activity, learners investigate the speed of chemical reactions with light sticks. Learners discover that reactions can be sped up or slowed down due to temperature changes.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore scale by using building cubes to see how changing the length, width, and height of a three-dimensional object affects its surface area and its volume.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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The beautiful iridescent colors of a bubble in a can! With this Exploratorium Science Snack, create beautiful soap films on the open end of a can to see beautiful rainbows of color.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 4 - 18 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity on page 3 of the PDF, learners visualize the relative size and structural differences between microbes that have the potential to cause disease.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore Charles' Law in a syringe.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours