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15 minutes or less

Mathematics

Walking Through Paper

Learn how to cut a hole in a sheet of paper, big enough to walk through!

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Acid Rain Demonstration

Students learn how acid rain is formed and the use of pH indicators.

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Get to the Point

Students compare point source and nonpoint source pollution.

Physics

A-MAZE-zing Magnets

Make your own magnet maze!

Physics

Pulleys

Experiment with different pulleys to lift a water bottle.

Earth & Environmental Sciences

Pack and Prepare

Students will rank the supplies given for an expedition to the Arctic for scientific research in order of importance.

Biology Volunteer Activities

Supertasters

This activity is a good demonstration of genetic differences (about 70% of those tested should be able to taste it).

Chemistry Volunteer Activities

Alka-Seltzer Rockets

In this activity, we will learn all about gases, pressure and the states of matter by making alka-seltzer rockets!

Chemistry Volunteer Activities

Carbon Dioxide Candle - Demonstration

Put out a candle using carbon dioxide created by mixing vinegar and baking soda and learn about the states of matter and invisible gases!

Chemistry Volunteer Activities

Three States of Matter: Orange Soda

Students learn about the three states of matter and how they might interact in one system using baking soda solid and orange juice liquid in a cup to produce "orange soda" gas.