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Life Is Your Lab! Experience it with us during the 2010 North Carolina Science Festival. Everyone’s invited! The Festival is a multi-day celebration that will showcase science throughout the state, featuring hands-on activities, lab tours, science talks, exhibits, performances and more. Just when you thought it was safe to assume that science happens only in a laboratory, now is your chance to discover otherwise! Experience it during the North Carolina Science Festival.

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UNC Science Expo

UNC Science Expo

UNC-Chapel Hill invites everyone to its first Science Expo on Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Packed with science demos, hands-on activities, lab tours and talks, this is a one-of-a-kind experience representing all content areas. There will be something for everyone!


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NC Science Challenge

NC Science Challenge

3rd-10th grade students: Put your problem-solving skills to the test! The North Carolina Science Challenge offers several different activities that will get your creative juices flowing, including bridge building, rocket launching, circuitry and more.


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