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Bee Builders
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In this activity, learners make a model of a beehive using simple materials.
Wash Away Germs
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Many germs spread by our hands, and often times, people don't wash their hands well enough to get rid of germs.
Bird Nests
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In this outdoor activity, learners build bird nests and place them in the activity area, then play the role of naturalists as they try to locate each other's nests.
Sticky Structures
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In this engineering/design/arts and crafts activity, learners design and build "platforms" or "bridges" that can hold weight, and test which glue makes the strongest structure.
Soapy Boat
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Learners discover that soap can be used to power a boat. Learners make a simple, flat boat model, put it in water, and then add a drop of detergent at the back of the boat.
The Gas You Pass
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Although we may not admit it, all humans fart or pass some gas. In this activity, learners make their own model to mimic food passing through intestines and discover what releases gas.
Build a Lung
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Most of the time, we don't have to think about breathing. In fact, you're probably breathing right now without thinking about it!
Bird Feeders
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In this activity, learners build a bird feeder or feeders to attract birds for observation.
Water Bugs
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Some bugs can walk on the surface of a lake, stream, river, pond or ocean.
Sun Cookies
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In this activity, learners use candy pieces and a cookie to make an accurate model of the Sun they can eat. Parts of the delicious model include solar granules, sunspots, and solar prominences.
Web Weavers
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In this outdoor science/art activity, learners investigate spider webs by using string to create their own spider webs.
Beach Buckets
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In this activity, learners explore a bucket of sand and beach objects.