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Lean, Mean Information Machine: Using a Simple Model to Learn about Chromosomal DNA
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Learners observe a model of a cell and its chromosomal DNA made from a plastic egg and dental floss. Use this model to illustrate how much DNA is held in one cell.
Deer Me: A Predator/Prey Simulation
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In this activity, learners will simulate the interactions between a predator population of gray wolves and a prey population of deer in a forest.
How Quick Are Your Responses?
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In this activity (on page 134 of the PDF), learners explore reaction time.
Exploring a Complex Space-Filling Shape
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In this activity, learners build a paper stellated rhombic dodecahedron, a three-dimensional 12-pointed star.
Mini Zoetrope
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In this activity (posted on March 27, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a mini zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures.
Heart and Lungs
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In this environmental health activity, learners investigate their breathing and pulse rates, and learn how these measurements are affected by physical activity.
How to View a Solar Eclipse
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This is an activity to do when there is a solar eclipse!
Tree Trunk Diameter to Branch Height Relationship
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In this activity (located on page 2 of the PDF under GPS: Temperate Rain Forest Activity), learners will identify a group of deciduous trees to study.
Our Sense of Sight: How We Perceive Movement, Depth and Illusions
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In this activity, learners investigate visual perception as well as plan and conduct their own experiments.
Planet Exploration Mission
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In this activity, learners design a scientific exploration mission to a planet or moon of their choice.
Rain Forest in Your Room
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This activity (on pages 19-24) introduces learners to the rain forest's layers—emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor—and has learners make paper lianas (vines that live attached to trees) and