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Out of Control
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In this outdoor activity, learners release a portion of a lawn from human control—no mowing, no watering, no weeding, no pest control—and then investigate the changes that result over several weeks.
In Search of Pollen
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In this activity (on pages 9-14), learners dissect a real flower -- the kind of work botanists do.
Design a Flower
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In this activity, learners learn about the adaptations that flowers have developed which support pollination. Learners also list their personal preferences (i.e.
Draw a Monarch Butterfly: Scientific Illustration
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Ivy Rutzky, a scientific assistant at the American Museum of Natural History, introduces an activity where learners create a scientific illustration of a monarch butterfly.
Egg Carton Nursery
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In this activity, young learners will make their own flower seed nursery in an egg carton.
Seeds: Roots and Shoots
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In this indepth hands-on activity, learners build a structure that allows them to observe the growth of roots and the correlation between root growth and stem extension.
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
Rip It Up And Start Again - Composting
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In this activity, learners will experiment to find how long it takes to compost paper. They will create their own compost container and test different variables.
A Balancing Act
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In this plant science activity, learners role play as vegetables and weeds competing for nutrients.
Root Observations
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In this activity, learners will investigate and compare the root systems of plants. Explore how weed and edible plant roots differ, and take a closer look inside with the careful use of a knife!
For the Birds
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In this activity, learners will explore nature by creating food for birds. Learners will develop fine motor skills and engage in nature observation through this activity.
Plants Count
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In this activity, learners put on their naturalist hats and explore the world around them.