Science by Topic Guide – Grades 7-12

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This guide makes it easy for middle school students, high school students, or adults to start doing real science. Click on one of the fields of science below and then scroll down the science topics in the left column until you find a topic of interest. Choose one of...

Science by Topic Guide – Grades K-6

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Hands-on science discovery is just a few clicks away! Click on one of the fields of science below and then scroll down the science topics in the left column until you find a topic of interest. Choose one of the science kits if you need both science materials and...

Test for Vitamin C Activity

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QUESTION FOR KIDS: Can you tell if your food has vitamin C? Learn about the components of your favorite everyday foods by testing them with this simple scientific experiment. One simple test is for the presence of vitamin C, which helps our bodies grow skin and...

How to Make Cheese Activity

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QUESTION FOR KIDS: How does cheese get made? Cheese might already be in your refrigerator, but how does it go from milk to your plate? With this activity, kids will get hands-on experience making cheese from just a few simple ingredients and a little elbow grease....

Owl Pellet Mystery Activity

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QUESTION FOR KIDS: Can you guess an owl’s last meal? Because owls are nocturnal, we don’t see them much in our day-to-day life. What you might not realize, is that they leave behind “pellets” of indigestible portions of their meals. You can carefully dissect...

Build Your Own Solar Car Activity

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QUESTION FOR KIDS: How fast can your solar car go? Learn how to harness energy from the sun to propel a car. With this experiment, we’ll build a solar-powered car and find ways to make it run efficiently. Can you imagine driving your own person-sized solar vehicle?...