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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dolan Dna Learning Center: Gel Electrophoresis

For Students 9th - 10th
Students discover the process of DNA gel electrophoresis through a series of animated illustrations.
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Maryland Science Center

Maryland Science Center: Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 6th
Using your knowledge of electricity, learn how to make a 'magic' wand like Harry Potter's that will light up on your command.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Invention of the Electric Guitar: The Guitars

For Students 9th - 10th
In this online exhibition, learn about the evolution of the electric guitar by browsing dozens of influential guitar models. Through diagrams and audio samples, discover how different types of electric guitars work and sound.
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Other

California Science Center: Lemon Light

For Students 9th - 10th
Try out this great electricity activity by using lemons to make a light bulb glow. You can learn about the science behind the activity and watch an animated demonstration.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Spark!lab: Build a Speaker

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn how to build your very own speaker with items usually found around the house. Follow step-by-step instructions and discover how to use your speaker to listen to the radio.
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Smithsonian Institution

Lemelson Center: Thomas Edison's Inventive Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a complete resource for learning about Edison's life, his inventions, and electricity. If you like experimenting, there are instructions included for how to make your own light bulb. Good photos.
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Other

Cdli: Science Fairs Homepage

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Center for Distance Learning and Innovation there's a monstrous listing of possible science fair projects. You can choose from primary (grades 1-4), elementary (grades 4-6), intermediate (grades 7-9), or senior...