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The Activity Lab has experiments, adventures, activities and DIY projects to inspire your young scientist.
Three happy friends sitting together
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Is Smiling Contagious?

Have you ever walked down the street and had a random stranger smile at you? Did you find yourself smiling back? Some actions seem to

Glass with different layers of liquid
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Suspend Objects in a Glass

WHAT TO GET:   A tall glass or vase  Vegetable oil  Honey Water  Liquid food coloring (optional)  Small objects like grapes, paperclips, screws, raisins, water bottle

Homemade wind meter
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Build Your Own Wind Meter

Building a wind meter, or anemometer, is a fun and educational activity for kids. It’s a great way to learn about wind speed. Let’s measure

Soap powered boat illustration
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Soap-Powered Boat

What to Get:  A foam tray (like the kind meat comes on) or a piece of non-corrugated cardboard  A shallow tray, bowl, or baking sheet

Child tests buoyancy of toys
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Sink or Float?

Looking to teach your kids some cool things about water? Look no further than this simple activity where we look at buoyancy and what affects

Kids making bingo sheet
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Rainforest BINGO Game

Learn to identify rainforest animals while playing a fun game of BINGO!  Making custom BINGO games is a fun activity for kids and can help

Giant bubble with sticks and string
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Making Giant Bubbles

Have you ever made a bubble so big it was taller than you? It’s like magic! Making giant bubbles is a fun science project that’s

Candle being snuffed with sound
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Snuff a Candle with Sound Waves

WHAT TO GET:   A tealight candle  An empty oatmeal or large yogurt container with a tight-fitting lid  A penny  A pen  Scissors  ADULT SUPERVISION  

Coffee filter flowers process
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Coffee Filter Flowers

WHAT TO GET: White basket-style coffee filters   Washable markers   Water   Plastic cups   Paper towels or wax paper   Green pipe cleaners  Adult supervision NOTE: You might

Papermaking screen full of pulp
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Make Recycled Paper

Instead of throwing old paper away, we can turn it into something new and amazing: recycled paper. It’s like being a superhero for the planet,