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The Old White Sheet Trick: Light and Insect Behavior
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In this outdoor, nighttime activity, learners gather around a brightly lit, white surface and study the behavior of nocturnal animals attracted to the light, particularly night fliers.
See the Light
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Learners mix a solution of luminol with hydrogen peroxide to produce a reaction that gives off blue light.
Observing Insects at Night
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In this activity, learners set up a night time insect observation station with a light and sheet.
Globe at Night
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In this international citizen science activity, learners measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations into an online database.
Film Canister Farming
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In this hands-on botany activity, learners sprout vegetables in film canisters.
Exploring Structures: Butterfly
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In this activity, learners investigate how some butterfly wings get their color.
Sun Prints
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This activity uses a special paper that can create images with exposure to the Sun. Collect objects of different shapes and sizes and use them to make interesting patterns on your sun print.
Decomposition Column
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In this activity, learners turn empty 2-liter bottles into a see-through compost container.