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Breaking Point
Patrons create a penetrometer out of a paper cup and a paper clip, and test the toughness of a variety of materials 0
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This Bitter Be Good
Why do some people like broccoli, while other people hate it? Patrons learn about how specific human genes determine if a person can taste bitter compounds in certain vegetables, and test to see if they have it by tasting PTC (phenylthiocarbamide). 0
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Breathing Room
Patrons test their lung capacity and learn about how doctors use lung function tests to monitor people with asthma by blowing in a balloon and measuring the circumference 0
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Science Cooks
Patrons investigate the nutritional health of their favorite foods and create their own healthy granola snack 0
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Sorting Solutions
Patrons design a multitiered chute that can sort different sizes and shapes of pasta into separate containers. 0
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Extreme Trampolines
Patrons assemble materials to create a trampoline that can bounce a ball as high as possible. 0
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Insulator Innovator
Patrons learn about the role of materials engineers in NASA missions, and design improvements for reusable water bottles 0
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All Tangled Up
Patrons explore the interconnectedness of organisms in an ecosystem by creating an interactive food web with string 0
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Light Bulb Challenge
Patrons learn about energy efficiency by comparing incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs 0
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High Tech Fashion
Patrons learn about circuits while engaging in fashion design by using conductive thread to make wearable designs that light up! 0
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Keep Out!
Ever wonder about how to keep a pesky sibling out of your room? This activity teaches patrons about electric circuits by creating simple alarm systems on your doormat! 0
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Robot Body Language
Patrons experiment with different ways to convey emotion when their face is hidden, such as using body language or gesturing, and learn about how these techniques are used in computer science when building robots to seem more humanlike 0
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