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Art of the
Explosion
Explores the science and art of pyrotechnics (fireworks) which chronicling the
making of Cai's Tornado: Explosion Project for the Kennedy Center. You can even
make your own virtual firework!
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Dinosaur's Neighborhood
Would T. rex have felt at home in your neighborhood? Find out by learning about
the right ecosystem for a Tyrannosaurus rex.
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Gravity
Launch!
Launch a rocket into space to see how the force of gravity can pull an object
toward the earth and moon. With this online tool you can also experiment with
different thrust and angle settings to learn how these settings change the
motion of the rocket.
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Planet
Size Comparison
Which is bigger - Earth or Venus? If you paused a minute to remember, use this
tool to compare all of the planets with their galactic neighbors. (The answer
is Earth. It's diameter is larger by Venus' by about 650 km.) Data is available
in kilometers as well as miles, and you can also quickly find the ratio of
planets to another.
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Playing with
Shadows
Discover the secrets behind the art of shadow puppetry in this multimedia
exploration. Through animations, videos, and interactive activities learn about
this age-old art form.
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Power
Play
Build your own machine with the intearctive pieces in this online tool, and
learn about harnessing energy and power while you do it!
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Power
Up!
With your budget you have to purchase power plants your city. Consider the
cost, amount of power and environmental impact of each of your choices before
you spend your money.
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Stormy
Stories Activity
Use your geography savvy to sort out the stories of four kids caught in natural
disasters.
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Touch of Class
Help to classify living things into different categories. |
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Unwrapping
Mummies
You are a famous archaeologist who specializes in ancient mummies. You've been
asked to study two very different mummies: one from an Egyptian tomb and
another from the Andes Mountains in Peru. Use the clues provided by each mummy
to decipher who they were, how they died, and what their cultures were like.
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