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Subject: Nature of Science/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
Make “better” ears!
Falling Feather
Prove to yourself that Galileo was right.
Science activity that demonstrates gel electrophoresis
Gel Electrophoresis
Biotechnology on a budget to dye for.
Giant Sieve Sorter
Boundaries are the gift that keeps on sifting.
Science activity that models ocean acidification
Ocean Acidification in a Cup
Change the atmosphere to change the water below.
Science activity that demonstrates photosynthesis
Photosynthetic Floatation
Light leaves leaves light.
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
How hospitable is 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 and science skills to figure out what’s inside your Sound Cup.

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