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Chemical Footprint—Family Activity
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In this multi-part activity learners examine non-point water pollution.
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From the Internet to Outer Space
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In this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations.
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The Rumblin' Road: Determining distance to a Thunderstorm
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In this activity, learners discover how to determine the distance to a lightning strike or nearby thunderstorm.
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I Like to Move-It
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This is an activity which will allow learners to gain an understanding of lemur behavior through observation and role play.
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Underwater ROV
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In this online Flash game, learners will explore a coral reef using an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
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Sidewalk Constellations
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In this activity, learners will go outside and create a constellation.
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Habitat Adaptation Matchup
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In this activity, learners work in small groups to match various marine animals with their different environments.
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Keeping a Field Journal
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In this activity, learners start their own field journal to better understand the wildlife in their area.
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Crunch Time
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In this quick and easy activity and/or demonstration, learners use two empty 2-liter bottles and hot tap water to illustrate the effect of heat on pressure.
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Making Music in Nature
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In this activity, learners will explore the ways natural materials can produce sounds. Appropriate for any age, learners can make individual music or create a symphony with others.
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Twist and Spout
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In this activity, learners make their own "tornado" using two soda bottles and water.
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Hunting Minibeasts
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In this activity (p.6-10 of PDF), learners use different methods for hunting minibeasts (bugs). Learners can either make traps or simply look for minibeasts under stones and logs.
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Bird Bingo
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In this activity, learners play bingo to learn about the diversity of birds. This game includes a warm-up lesson and "Full Flight" version.
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Piles of Paper: Estimate Paper Use
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In this activity, learners keep track of how much paper the group uses in a week. Build awareness of paper waste, while strengthening measurement and estimation skills.
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Caller ID: The Frog - and Toad! - Mating Game
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This activity is a sensory experience that recreates the sounds of a pond at night.
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Build A Dinosaur Nest
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In this outdoor activity, learners will gather natural materials outside that they think a dinosaur would want to lay its eggs in.
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Toasty Wind
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In this quick activity, learners use a toaster to investigate the source for the Earth's wind. Learners hold a pinwheel above a toaster to discover that rising heat causes wind.
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Plastic Bag Creations
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In this activity, learners will reuse plastic bags in an interesting way.
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Build a Soundscape
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This is a virtual representation of a sound mixer containing pre-looped sounds of animal, insect, and environmental noises.
Composting: A Scientific Investigation
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In this activity, learners conduct a scientific investigation involving decomposition and discover that the life cycle of trash is affected by its organic or inorganic nature.