![Container of flour](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/Container_of_flour.jpg?itok=jFiB27pV)
Mystery Powders
Lessons
Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).
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Objects that Bounce
Lessons
Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing, and predicting as they investigate the properties of familiar objects and materials.
![monster about to sneeze](/sites/default/files/2019-10/cute-little-monster-going-to-sneeze.jpg)
How does snot work?
Hands-on Activities
Make some fake snot and explore the function of mucus in this fun activity.
![How many drops of water can you rest on one coin?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-many-drops-of-water-can-you-fit-on-a-coin.jpg)
How many drops of water can you rest on one coin?
Hands-on Activities
Explore surface tension in this hands on challenge activity.
![Water slides](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-01/Water_slide.jpg?itok=y1yPxO54)
How Surfaces Affect Motion
Lessons
Will it slide or stick? Students conduct a fair test to investigate how different solid surfaces affect the movement of an object on a ramp.
![Paddleboat on the Fraser River, BC](/sites/default/files/2020-04/paddleboat_fraser_river.jpg)
How can we make a paddle boat?
Hands-on Activities
Make and test a model paddle boat and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
![How do scuba divers sink?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-scuba-divers-sink.jpg)
How do scuba divers sink?
Hands-on Activities
It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.
![How does detergent work?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-detergent-work.jpg)
How does detergent work?
Hands-on Activities
Become a pro at washing dishes! Learn how the chemical structure of detergent makes it perfect for attracting grease and grime.
![How can I build a rollercoaster?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-build-a-roller-coaster.jpg)
How can I build a rollercoaster?
Hands-on Activities
Try your hand at building a “super coaster” using materials around your home.
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How can I get a quarter through a dime sized hole?
Hands-on Activities
Can you think like an engineer? Try to solve a tricky size and shape problem in this activity.
![How can I make a bottle rocket?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-a-bottle-rocket.jpg)
How can I make a bottle rocket?
Hands-on Activities
Use a pop bottle and other everyday materials to create a rocket that you can launch outdoors.
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Design & Build a Non-Slip Boot Tread
Lessons
Students work collaboratively to design and build a boot tread that will use friction to prevent slipping on an incline.
![Can we make butter?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/can-we-make-butter.jpg)
Can we make butter?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like butter? Find out how easy it is to make!
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