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Do Plants Need Light?
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In this food science activity, learners conduct an experiment that demonstrates the importance of light to plants.

Sand Dunes
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This outdoor activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Sand Dunes) is a full inquiry investigation into how the amount of moisture in a sand dune relates to the number of plants growing

Sand, Plants and Pants
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In this activity, learners explore how the application of nano-sized particles or coatings can change a bigger material’s properties.

Composting
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In this environmental science activity, learners research what is essential for plant life and the necessary components of soil to support plants.

Make a Terrarium
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.

Rooftop Gardens
How does a green roof, or roof covered by plants, affect the temperature of the inside and outside of a building? Learners design and build houses to find out the answer.
Mercury in the Environment
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In this environmental science lesson, learners will examine the dangers of mercury and how humans contribute to growing mercury emissions on Earth.

Mapping Greenhouse Gas Emissions Where You Live
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In this lesson plan, learners examine some of the of greenhouse gas emissions sources in their community.

Size Wheel
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In this fun sticker activity, learners will create a size wheel with images of objects of different size, from macroscopic scale (like an ant) to nanoscale (like DNA).

Living Clocks
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In this activity about daily rhythms (on page 17 of the PDF), learners will explore circadian patterns in humans, animals and plants.

Going for a Spin: Making a Model Steam Turbine
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In this activity, learners explore how various energy sources can be used to cause a turbine to rotate.