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Subject: Physics

Science activity to explore hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes
Hydraulic Battle

Plunge into hydraulics with a pair of dueling syringes.

Science activity demonstrating electrolysis of water
Indicating Electrolysis

Break water into hydrogen and oxygen with a simple device.

Science activity to investigate infrared electromagnetic radiation
Infrared Remote

See an invisible infrared beam.

Science activity that explores the relationship between light, area, and distance
Inverse-Square Law

Why the world gets dark so fast outside the circle of the campfire.

Science activity to investigate convection
Inverted Bottles

Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids.

Science activity that demonstrates differences in density
Klutz-Proof Density Column

This density column always returns to its original three layers.

Science activity that uses gelatin to demonstrate behavior of filters and lenses
Laser Jello

Gelatin can do much more than just wiggle and jiggle.

Science activity to investigate patterns in laser light
Laser Speckle

Test your vision—just by moving your head.

Science activity that demonstrates lateral inhibition in visual perception
Lateral Inhibition

Which is in control, your eyes or your brain?

Science activity that uses a spectroscope to explore white light through leaf material
Leaf Filter

Even plants have their favorite colors.

Science activity that explores the behavior of common night-lights controlled by photocell sensors
Light Conversation

Explore the behavior of common night-lights controlled by photocell sensors.

Science activity that demonstrates a simple wind generator
Light Wind

Build a simple wind generator.

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