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The Watershed Connection
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In this activity, learners interact with a 3-D model of a watershed to better understand the interconnectedness of terrestrial and aquatic environments.

Ocean Currents
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In this activity, learners will explore how density is affected by temperature and how that can create currents.

Soil Density
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In this activity, learners will test soil content using their sample, some water and a container that seals.

Salt Crystal Garden
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In this activity, learners will explore saturated solutions and discover how crystals form.

Waterscope Wonders
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In this activity, learners will create a magnifying glass called a waterscope, using water and household items, to examine various objects.

Film Canister Farming
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In this hands-on botany activity, learners sprout vegetables in film canisters.

Do Plants Need Sunlight?
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In this activity, learners find out what happens when they cover leaves with pieces of black construction paper. This activity shows learners that plants need sunlight to survive.

Dinosaur Homes
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In this activity about dinosaurs and survival, learners use scrap materials to create a miniature dinosaur habitat that includes a food source, water source, and shelter.

Make a Friend from Soil and Seeds
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Learners assemble a figure from a nylon stocking or sock stuffed with soil and seeds. The ends of the nylons inside the jar absorb water, which feeds the grass seeds.

How Animals Stay Warm
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In this quick activity, learners explore how blubber protects animals from the cold by making a "blubber mitt." Using cooking shortening, two zip-top sandwich bags, and duct tape, learners simulate bl

Make Your Own Sea Otter
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In this activity about sea otters, learners make their own "otter whiskers" and use them to find objects underwater.
Soil Secrets
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In this activity (located at the bottom of the page), learners investigate soil and explore the creatures that live in it.

Got Seaweed?
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In this activity, learners examine the properties of different seaweeds, investigate what happens when powdered seaweed (alginate) is added to water, and learn about food products made with seaweed.

Amphibian Skin
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of permeability to better understand why amphibians are extremely sensitive to pollution.
River Catcher
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In this activity (located at the top of the page), learners make an easy river strainer and see what they can catch.

Caring Together: Activity Stations
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In this Bob the Builder(TM)-themed activity, learners explore the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) by rotating through several activity stations.

Patterns and Relationships: Here, There & Everywhere
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In this math activity, learners use a variety of sensory modalities to gain experiences with identifying, describing and creating repeating patterns.

Design a Park
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In this activity, learners are invited to imagine the park of their dreams!