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Enzymes
Each time you chew food, glands in your mouth produce saliva that contains the enzyme amylase. Do the experiment to observe how this enzyme breaks down starch into glucose.
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New England Aquarium
Read about the mysterious depths of the ocean, then create your own deep-sea vent.
Stevens institute of Technology
Complete the interactive lesson on energy. What forms does energy take as it flows from the sun to Earth?
The Annenberg / CPB Projects
Amusement park rides offer thrilling examples of physical science in action. Design a roller coaster using Newton’s laws of motion.
Aero Design Team Online
Explore the forces that make airplanes fly. Then make a list of the different types of jobs in the aerospace industry.
The Museum of Science
Simple machines have been around for centuries. Do the activity at the end of this site to see which simple machines are used in modern devices.
