Rain Maker Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 1 In this activity, the teacher will create a large rain maker by pouring water over plastic wrap punched with holes over a foil tin. Science .pdf
Sail Away Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 1 In this activity, students will use classroom materials and wind energy to build and power a sailboat. Science .pdf
Sand Shake Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 2 In this activity, students experiment with sand and hair dryers to observe how wind, sand, and barriers interact to form sand dunes. Science .pdf
School of Rock Energy Grades: 6–8 Level: 2 In this activity, students explore the effects of physical and chemical weathering on various types of rocks. Science .pdf
Scoping the Scene Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 3 In this activity, students will explore the relationship between angles of incident and reflected light and use this relationship to design and test their own periscopes in a classroom competition. Science .pdf
Shifting Shorelines Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 1 In this activity, students will brainstorm why people live, work, and vacation by the shoreline. Science .pdf
Smoke on the Water Energy Grades: 6–8 Level: 3 In this activity, students use simple materials to produce and observe cloud formation. Science .pdf
Solar System Scale Energy Grades: 6–8 Level: 3 Students will gain an understanding of the comparative size of the objects in our Solar System and the great distances between them. Science .pdf
Spin the Water Wheel Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 2 In this activity, students will construct a water wheel with household materials that can be used to lift an object. Science .pdf
Splendid Soil Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 2 In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the physical characteristics and absorption of types of materials that make up soil. Science .pdf
Stay on Target Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 4 In this activity, students will use a ramp to launch a ball and strike a target. Science .pdf
Sun! Power! Ice! Pop! Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 3 In this activity, students will assess solar power by comparing its effect on rain (water), sleet (ice), and snow (popsicles). Science .pdf
The Dynamic Trio Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 2 In this activity, students will learn about the stars, planets, and Moon found in our solar system and how they relate to one another. Science .pdf
The Mystery Forces Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 2 In this activity, students will learn that objects do not always have to be touching to exert a force on each other. Science .pdf
The New Kid on the Block Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 1 In this activity, students will learn how non-native species can damage the balance of an ecosystem. Science .pdf
Through the Looking Glass Energy Grades: 6–8 Level: 3 In this activity, students construct a spectroscope and use it to observe the spectra of various sources of light. Science .pdf
Top Design Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 1 In this activity students will examine the relationships between the organisms within an ecosystem and how changes that affect one affect the others. Science .pdf
Tornado in a Bottle Energy Grades: K–5 Level: 3 In this activity, students will learn about tornadoes and simulate one inside a small bottle. Science .pdf