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Polymers
Polymers
Diapers – The Inside Story
Experiment with the super-absorbing substance found in diapers.
Glitter Slime
Make glittery slime and create a model of one of your body's important self-defense systems.
Goop to Go!
Polymers are flexible, stretchy, and sometimes bouncy materials. Mix liquids to make your own squishy polymer.
Bouncing Ball
Use glue, cornstarch, and borax to make a ball that bounces.
Poke But Don’t Soak
Try to poke a pencil all the way through a plastic bag of water without causing leaks.
Magic Sand
Discover the surprising qualities of magic sand.
What Counts in Bounce
Investigate whether temperature affects the height of a bouncing ball.
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