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Subject: Chemistry

Science activity demonstrating diffusion in cells
Agar Cell Diffusion

Use agar cubes to investigate how size impacts diffusion.

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of batteries
Aluminum-Air Battery

Construct a simple battery that can power a light.

Science activity that explores how yogurt is made
Bacteria Culture Club

Make yogurt from yogurt.

Science Activity to investigate microorganisms
Bacteriopolis

Make a home for a colorful community of microorganisms.

Science activity demonstrating light polarization and stress patterns
Bone Stress

Polarized light reveals stress patterns in clear plastic.

Science activity to make water boil at room temperature
Boyle-ing Water

Watch water boil at room temperature.

Science activity demonstrating buoyancy and semipermeability in soap bubbles
Bubble Suspension

Soap bubbles float on a cushion of carbon dioxide gas.

Science activity demonstrating the physics of bubbles
Bubble Tray

Create giant bubbles!

Science activity that explores the properties of soap films and relates them to the properties of plasma membranes
Cellular Soap Opera

Use soap film to model a cell membrane.

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatic charge
Charge and Carry

Store up an electric charge, then make sparks.

Science activity that demonstrates temperature perception
Cold Metal

"Cold" metal and "warm" wood may be the same temperature.

Science activity that demonstrates fluid pressure and buoyancy
Condiment Diver

As René Descartes (almost) said, "I sink, therefore I am."

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