Lawrence Hall of Science

Wash Away Germs
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Many germs spread by our hands, and often times, people don't wash their hands well enough to get rid of germs.

Make a UV Detector
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In this activity, learners use tonic water to detect ultraviolet (UV) light from the Sun and explore the concept of fluorescence.

Ten, Twenty, Thirty
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This game for one to four players uses a deck of cards to develop mental addition skills.

Moon and Stars
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In this craft activity, learners create a string of cut-out moons and stars.

Penny Rubbing
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In this art-related activity, learners make a coin rubbing—a process similar to what archeologists may do with ancient artifacts. This activity can be used in connection with a history or art lesson.

Model the Sun and Earth
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In this activity, learners make scale models of the Sun and Earth out of paper mache.

Strong Bones, Weak Bones
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Most people will break a bone in their body at some point in their life, but how much force does it take to break one?

Water Underground
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Many people get water from a source deep underground, called groundwater.

Measure Yourself in Nanometers
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In this activity, learners will be able to measure themselves in nanometers. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, a unit of measurement used in nanotechnology.

Hopper Circus
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In this outdoor activity and/or field trip, learners investigate the behavior of hopping animals.