Activities
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In this activity students will examine the relationships between the organisms within an ecosystem and how changes that affect one affect the others.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity students will examine fruits and vegetables in order to figure out which ones are really fruits, and what types of fruits they really are.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will explore the potential dangers of overusing certain antibacterial products such as soaps, shampoos and other wash products.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will construct interactive lunar cycle models to illustrate the phases of the Moon in 3 dimensions.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn how non-native species can damage the balance of an ecosystem.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn that objects do not always have to be touching to exert a force on each other.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn about the stars, planets, and Moon found in our solar system and how they relate to one another.
- K–5
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In this activity, students work in groups to model swarming behaviors, and analyze the behaviors to develop an understanding of how they increase the chances of survival of a species.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will paint craft spheres to resemble the Earth, moon and sun.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will assess solar power by comparing its effect on rain (water), sleet (ice), and snow (popsicles).
- K–5
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of performing a controlled experiment and how different variables affect the distance travelled by a stomp rocket.
- K–5
- 6–8
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In this activity, students will use a ramp to launch a ball and strike a target.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the physical characteristics and absorption of types of materials that make up soil.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will construct a water wheel with household materials that can be used to lift an object.
- K–5
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In this activity, teachers will create a mysterious topography using small boxes inside a copy paper box.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will brainstorm why people live, work, and vacation by the shoreline.
- K–5
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In this activity, students explore how sound waves travel through various materials.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will investigate the variety of ways plants can disperse their seeds, or the fruits containing the seeds.
- K–5