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Subject: Chemistry

Science activity that visualizes convection cells
Pie-Pan Convection

Visualize the spectacular fluid motion of convection cells.

Science activity that explores how graphing can reveal patterns in data
Plot the Dot

Graphing can be a slippery slope to understanding.

Science acitivity that explores decomposition with worms
Productive Poop

Turn your kitchen trash into garden treasure.

Pulgas eléctricas

Haz tu propio circo de pulgas eléctricas saltarinas.

Science activity that models radioactive decay
Radioactive-Decay Model

Substitute coins for radiation.

Science activity that demonstrates light polarization
Rotating Light

Polarized light passing through sugar water reveals beautiful colors.

Science activity to make a simple battery that will light an LED
Saltwater Pentacell

Make a simple battery that will light an LED.

Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo
See Inside a Seed

Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.

Science activity that uses color chromatography to discover the secret colors hidden in black ink
Separation Anxiety

Use color chromatography to separate black ink.

Science activity that demonstrates the effects of ocean acidification
Shell Shifts

See why ocean acidification is giving some marine organisms shell shock.

Science activity that explores the relationship between the temperature and volume of a given amount of gas
Sizing Up Temperature

Discover the relationship between temperature and volume of a given amount of gas.

Science activity that demonstrates pressure and weight distribution
Tired Weight

Use air pressure to calculate the weight of a car.

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