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Recipe for a Comet
2 Review(s)Create a “comet” using dry ice and household ingredients and use (optional) tools to observe how it models the features of a real comet. 3442
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Battling for Oxygen
Tweens use oxygen and ozone models -- constructed from gumdroms and toothpicks -- to show the dynamic interactions of Earth's protective ozone layer, the sun's UV radiation, and harmful human-made CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons). 0
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Around the School
3 Review(s)Don't let the name fool you - this activity is open-ended and perfect for the library setting! Patrons collect specimens from around the classroom or school yard to examine under the microscope. They can collect virtually anything that they wish to see at the microscopic level. 1764
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Acids in Drinks
Patrons test the acid levels in their favorite drinks, using baking soda and a timer. 0
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Float and Sink Creative Chemistry
Combining different everyday substances allows children to playfully experiment with complex chemistry concepts like relative density and solutions. 0
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Ice Exploration
Find the best way to excavate frozen objects! Using a variety of tools, try to get items out of blocks of ice. This activity helps children learn problem solving skills and persistence. 0
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Making Slime
Witness a chemical change by mixing together orange juice and antacids to make slime! 0
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Ice Cold Chemistry
Children will practice early chemistry skills by using pipettes and vinegar to melt and mix colored ice cubes. 0
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Super Sleuths
Patrons learn about crime investigation by collecting evidence at different stations and work together to identify suspects and solve a "crime" 0
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Chemistry of Burning
Patrons explore the chemistry of fossil fuel combustion by building carbon molecules out of foam balls and pipe cleaners 0
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Smelly Balloons
Explore scented balloons to discover how your nose can detect molecules too small to see. 0
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Stained Glass Art
Create take-home "stained glass" art while learning about the nanoscience that has been used to create stained glass windows for a thousand years. 0
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