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Subject: Science as a Process

Science activity that uses a coil of wire, a paper cup and a magnet to create a radio speaker
Cup Speaker

Make a speaker that turns changing electric current into sound.

Science activity that demonstrates how differently shaped ears affect your hearing
Designer Ears

See how differently shaped ears affect your hearing.

Falling Feather

Prove to yourself that Galileo was right.

Science activity that demonstrates gel electrophoresis
Gel Electrophoresis

Use electricity to separate colored dyes.

Giant Sieve Sorter

Boundaries are the gift that keeps on sifting.

Science activity that models ocean acidification
Ocean Acidification in a Cup

A carbon dioxide–rich atmosphere changes the water beneath it.

Science activity that demonstrates photosynthesis
Photosynthetic Floatation

Show that gas is produced during photosynthesis.

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.

Science activity that demonstrates depth perception
Size and Distance

So close, yet so far away.

Science activity that encourages participants to ask questions and carry out investigations
Sound Cups

Use your senses to figure out what’s inside your Sound Cup.

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