Activities
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In this activity, students will model the process of heat transfer by convection in Earth's oceans.
- 6–8
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In this activity, students drop rubber balls in order to observe and measure the effects of elasticity.
- K–5
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In this activity, students explore the effects of physical and chemical weathering on various types of rocks.
- 6–8
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In this activity, students use simple materials to produce and observe cloud formation.
- 6–8
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Students will gain an understanding of the comparative size of the objects in our Solar System and the great distances between them.
- 6–8
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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 assess solar power by comparing its effect on rain (water), sleet (ice), and snow (popsicles).
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will investigate how laboratory diagnostics are used in obtaining healthcare information.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will learn about tornadoes and simulate one inside a small bottle.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn about the nature of light, make predictions about and assess its ability to pass through various substances.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will be able to describe the water cycle by creating and observing a model.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will experiment with ice and water and evaluate how both can carry materials and change the formation of Earth's surface.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will model the weathering of rocks by shaking sugar cubes in a container.
- K–5
- 6–8
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will observe how different beak types are suited to different environments.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will explore DNA as a code for biological traits and extract samples of DNA from the interior of living cells.
- 6–8
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will identify specific physical traits of adult plants and animals that are passed on to their offspring.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will learn about the parts of an insect and their function and then will design and build their ultimate insect.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will explore the five senses by performing a variety of activities.
- K–5