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Measuring with Flubber
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In this activity learners will measure and manipulate flubber using different tools. Learners will explore volume and make observations about texture and shapes.
Size Them Up: Learning About Volume and Capacity
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In this activity, learners will put a set of containers in order by capacity. Would the tallest container hold more or less water than the wide, short one?
Aesop's Arithmetic
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In this activity (located on page 9 of the PDF), learners are introduced to Aesop's fable, "The Crow and the Pitcher." In the story, a clever crow drops pebbles into a pitcher to cause the water level
Thumb Piano
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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing a simple piano out of wood and craft sticks.
Coat Hanger Chimes
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In this physics activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners will--using nothing more than a coat hanger and some string--explore and understand sound energy and how it moves.
Hot Air Balloon
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In this activity, learners build a hot air balloon using just a few sheets of tissue paper and a hair dryer.
Make a Balance / Scale
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In this activity, learners create a kind of balance device using a wire coat hanger, some string, and paper cups.
Metric Capers
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In this outdoor activity, learners measure familiar objects in nature to practice working with the metric system.
Double or More
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Choose a recipe to double (or triple, quadruple, or halve). Show everyone the recipe and engage them in figuring out: How much will we need to increase the recipe to feed everyone?
Density Rainbows
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of density by pouring 5 different liquids into a jar. Food coloring is added if needed to give each liquid a distinct color.