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How fast can you react?

How fast can you react?

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What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.

How fast does a heart pump blood?

How fast does a heart pump blood?

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Get active in this activity and explore the impact of exercise on your heart rate. Ready, set, GO!

How is food packaged?

How is food packaged?

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Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.

How many drops of water can you rest on one coin?

How many drops of water can you rest on one coin?

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Explore surface tension in this hands on challenge activity.

How much air do I breathe in?

How much air do I breathe in?

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Learn how to measure lung capacity and about the factors that can affect our lung capacity in this hands on activity.

How much of an iceberg is on top of water?

How much of an iceberg is on top of water?

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In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!

How much power is generated when climbing a set of stairs?

How much power is generated when climbing a set of stairs?

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Put on your running shoes and sharpen your pencil! Investigate the mathematical connection between work and power in this hands-on activity.

How tall can you build a marshmallow structure that will support weight?

How tall can you build a marshmallow structure that will support weight?

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Are you willing to give up a sweet treat for the sake of science? Can you engineer a strong and stable structure out of something soft and fluffy?

How can I move water with just a comb?

How can I move water with just a comb?

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Have you ever experienced static electricity? Like when you pull a wool sweater over your head in the winter? See what else static electricity can do in this hands-on activity.

How do vacuum cleaners work?

How do vacuum cleaners work?

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Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.

DNA "unzipping"

How can I obtain a sample of DNA?

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Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.

How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?

How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?

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In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!

How can I stop bananas from turning brown?

How can I stop bananas from turning brown?

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Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?

How does detergent work?

How does detergent work?

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Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.

How can I take fingerprints?

How can I take fingerprints?

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In this activity learn how to collect fingerprints, about the patterns in fingerprints and why fingerprinting is so useful!