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Silver balls of a cat's cradle to display force and motion.
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Mass and Motion Engineering Challenge

Learn the science behind what contributes to speed.
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A child in a construction hat launches a large paper airplane as mathematical and scientific graphics float around him.
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Forces of Flight Engineering Challenge

Explore the four forces of flight!
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Science on a Sphere: Weather Junior

What is weather? Learn the basics of weather and seasonal changes.
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Science on a Sphere: Weather vs. Climate

See how heat is distributed around the planet, and learn about hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones.
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A detailed image of Earth and it's biomes from space.
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Science on a Sphere: Earth Science

Discover how plate tectonics have shaped our world.
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Brain Dissection

Watch an educator dissect a sheep brain while learning its different parts and functions.
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Illuminating Light Demo

Explore the mysterious, wondrous world of light and its remarkable characteristics!
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Intro to Robotics Workshop

Explore coding and robotics by guiding a robot through maze-solving challenges.
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Science on a Sphere: Extreme Weather

Uncover the impacts of extreme weather and explore resilience strategies.
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