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Subject: Nature of Science

Science activity that demonstrates resonance of sound waves
Organ Pipe

Get Bach to the fundamentals.

Person with shadow.
Outdoor Shadows

Trace your shadow, then make it change.

Science activity that models the energy released in an earthquake
Pasta Quake

The energy released in earthquakes ranges over many orders of magnitude.

Science activity that models how elements are organized in the periodic table
Periodic Pasta Table

Noodle around with elemental properties and how they’re organized.

Science activity that investigates peripheral vision
Peripheral Vision

Discover the outer limits of your eyes.

Science activity that demonstrates how a lenless camera works
Personal Pinhole Theater

Build a pinhole camera you can really get into.

Science activity that demonstrates photosynthesis
Photosynthetic Floatation

Show that gas is produced during photosynthesis.

Science activity using straight lines to learn about circles
Pi Graph

Use straight lines to learn about circles.

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

Graphing can be a slippery slope to understanding.

Science activity that models radioactive decay
Radioactive-Decay Model

Substitute coins for radiation.

Science activity that explores environmental data
Raining On Your Data Parade

What do you do if something looks odd in your data?

Science activity that investigates deodorant's effects on skin bacteria
Salty Pits

Explore how different deodorants affect the bacteria in your armpit.

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