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Hungry for fresh, exciting science activities based in amazing phenomena? Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested, and use cheap, available materials.

Science activity demonstrating the Bernoulli principle

Bernoulli Levitator

Suspend an object in the air by blowing down on it.

Twisting Feet

Identify misalignments in your body by looking at your feet.

Science activity that demonstrates photosynthesis

Photosynthetic Floatation

Show that gas is produced during photosynthesis.

A science activity that demonstrates the two-slit interference phenomenon

Two-Slit Wave Model

Use index cards to show how light plus light equals dark.

Any Little Patch of Dirt

A trash-filled median blossoms into a community oasis.

Afterimage

A flash of light leaves a lingering image.

Hello Dahlia

See why these beautiful flowers have attracted generations of admirers.

Science activity that demonstrates components of force and motion

Vector Toy

Components of force make a toy walk and stop at just the right time.

Aerodynamics

How does drafting help a cyclist? What is skin friction?

Glitter Globe

Make a fantastic toy that shimmers when you shake it.

A Cell's Fate

Specialized cells have a common origin. What sets them on separate paths?

Science activity to demonstrate the Magnus effect by launching cups with rubber bands

Curveball Demonstrator

Give flight a spin with the Magnus effect.

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