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Making Mosaics
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In this archaeology meets art activity, learners make a mosaic and consider the ways in which art communicates.

Paper Mache Dinosaurs
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In this activity (located on page 6 of PDF), learners observe and reproduce the distinctive physical features (i.e. plates, sharp spikes, long necks, deep jaws, claws) of their favorite dinosaurs.

Plenty on the Plains
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In this activity, learners compare the ways of life of Plains Native Americans who hunted and moved frequently to follow the buffalo herds, and Native Americans who farmed and lived in more permanent

Name-a-Saurus
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In this paleontology activity, learners explore the system behind dinosaur nomenclature.

Moon's Long History: Impact Paintings
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In this activity, pairs of learners model how scientists use craters to determine the ages of lunar surfaces. One partner keeps time while the other creates a painting for the other to interpret.

Fossil Dig Site
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In this activity (located on page 5 of PDF), learners work in groups to create dig sites for display.

Match Rock
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In this activity, learners try to figure out who has their matching rock type by reading a description of their rock (no talking!).

Wind Works!
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Learners will build and experiment with their own windmills made from simple household materials.

Treasures in the Rough
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In this archaeology activity, learners make observations and conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effect saltwater has on artifacts.

Folding Matters
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In this activity, learners explore how the process of folding has impacts on engineering and is evident in nature.

Invent a Plant
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In this activity, learners construct models of plants that are adapted to living under specific environmental conditions.