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In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners visualize the differences in water density and relate this to the potential consequences of increased glacial melting.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours
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This activity (located on page 8 of the PDF) introduces learners to the concept of Non-point Source Pollution--what happens when rain washes garbage and other pollutants into rivers and lakes.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this water pollution activity, learners create pond water cultures and investigate the effects of adding chemicals or natural nutrients.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs), learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners use the design thinking process to design and build their own aqueduct, or water bridge.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Water in Our World), learners make their own water treatment systems for cleaning water.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity about saturation (page 1 of PDF under SciGirls Activity: Sand Dunes), learners will build a series of sand castle towers using a 16 oz cup.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners practice the steps involved in a scientific investigation while learning why ice formations on land (not those on water) will cause a rise in sea level upon melting.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours