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CDC Features New Solve the Outbreak iPad App
Teens and young adults act as disease outbreak detectives to Solve the Outbreak with this new free iPad app produced by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.) In this …
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Furby Autopsy
A lot of toys today are types of robots. A great way to learn about how these fun robots work is by taking them apart, or performing an "autopsy." This activity explains the steps to …
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Hazardous Duty Robots
In this project, you will learn about three dangerous situations where a robot could be used- a terrorist bomb threat, a land mine patrol and a nuclear disaster. Then meet the three …
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Stopped Dead in its Tracks
Chemical traces of an organism can often be detected long after it dies. In this activity, find out how!
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Launch a Rocket from a Spinning Planet
Have you ever wondered how scientists know where in space a rocket will go when it launches? In this activity, you can learn more about how the Earth's rotation affects a rocket's path!
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Space Shuttle - Online Flight Simulator
Do you want to know what it was like to fly the space shuttle? In this online simulation, you can do a real-time launch sequence, a sixty second launch sequence, or skip the launch s…
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Tails of Wonder
In this game, you can help the Stardust spacecraft capture comet dust and bring it back to Earth!
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Hole-In-One
Did you know that the Genesis spacecraft has a special device called the ion concentrator that collects different ions from the sun? In this activity, using a plastic cup, five rubbe…
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Here Comes the Heat
Did you know that there are different kinds of waves that you can't see? Often, waves in the electromagnetic spectrum not visible to the naked eye are all scientists have to go on to…
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Cooling with Sunshades
In this activity, you can learn more about heat and how it can affect different substances both on Earth and in space! You'll get to make a simple device to test the phase change of …
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Curriculum: Learning Roomba
Have you ever wanted your very own robot? Here's your chance! Learn how to build and control a robot with your classmates! Learn how to build and control a robot using iRobot's Roo…
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Building a Simple Robot From Scratch
Using only a few materials including LED lights and a toy car or tank you can follow the directions in this video and build a custom robot at home! Have fun and be creative to make yo…
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Roaming Robots: Build Your Own Underwater Robot
The ocean is home to some amazing animals! Make your own robot to discover this fresh world! This is an advanced activity so get ready for some fun!
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Do Warmer Seas Make Stronger Hurricanes?
Do warmer sea temperatures increase the intensity of hurricanes? Find out by going through this activity.
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Science Projects: Robot Project
Learn how to make a robot out of common household items, or using an electronics kit such as Lego Mindstorms NXT.
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Making Faces
Robots are easier to relate to and even understand when they have human-like characteristics or appearance. Try out this activitiy to create a face and make it convey different emotions!
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Mechanical Grabber
Using materials around your house follow the instructions to design and build a mechanical grabber. The kids that developed this project needed a tool to pick up trash around their co…
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Hands on activity: Prosthetics Party
Check out this hands on activity that you can do in the classroom using everyday material. See which team can build the best prosthetic lower leg using different materials with the be…
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Puff-Mobile
Using the materials described in this project, build a vehicle that moves only by blowing on it! See how fast and how far you can make it go and race with your friends.
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Ski Boat Air Jet
See if you can make a boat that moves quickly across the water! Using only air find out how fast you can make your craft move!
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