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Bouncing Balls
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When baseball was in its infancy, the ball had plenty of bounce. Today's baseball may not seem to have bounce to it at all; if you drop a ball on the field it won't bounce back.
Trail Construction
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In this highly physical outdoor activity, learners construct and compare experimental trail sections to select the best trail-construction technique for their site.
Finger Basketball
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In this activity, learners build mini-basketball courts using cardboard and measuring spoons. Use this activity to introduce learners to catapults, forces, and levers.
Good Stress
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In this activity about physical stress (page 28 of PDF), learners discover that muscles and bones need to work to stay strong.
Crew Strength Training
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In this activity, learners will train to develop upper and lower body strength in their muscles and bones by performing body-weight squats and push-ups.
Robot Basketball
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In this activity, learners explore accuracy and precision.
Marble Run!
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Luge) is a full inquiry-based challenge related to motion and design optimization.
Dance Pad Mania
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Make your own "Dance Dance Revolution" dance pad! In this design challenge activity, learners work in teams to build a dance pad that lets you use your feet to sound a buzzer or flash a light.
Momentos de Mixing in Math: Varias Actividades Matemáticas de 5 ó 10 Minutos
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Los Momentos de Mixing in Math son actividades de 5 a 10 minutos que mantienen a los chicos ocupados, aprendiendo sobre el mundo, y usando matemáticas por su cuenta.
Do a Spacewalk!
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In this activity, learners train to increase muscular strength and improve upper and lower body coordination by performing the “bear crawl” and the "crab walk.” Learners perform the exercises over tim
Tennis Anyone?
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In this activity, learners explore sports engineering and advanced materials development.
Draggin' Boats
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Learners design, build, and test models of "dragon boats" made from up to three milk cartons.
Sumo
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In this version of a Sumo wrestling bout, players use mathematical skills to move their opponent's counter beyond the track and "out of the ring." Learners reveal playing cards and the player with the
Balance Challenge
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In this quick activity, learners take a balance challenge to measure their average balance time. As they collect data, they investigate how practice and repetition improve their balance time.
Work for Your Money
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In this math activity, learners earn "money" by completing simple tasks. Learners complete as many "jobs" as possible in a set amount of time.
Chair Lift Challenge
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In this activity, learners explore the unique challenges in transportation engineering, such as devising a method for skiers or hikers to get to the top of a mountain.
Mountain Man Measurement Rendezvous
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In this math lesson, learners participate in several activities where they apply measurement skills.
Pósteres de Creatividad y Matemáticas
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Exponga estos pósteres en el salón o déjelos donde los chicos los puedan explorar. Los chicos buscan las respuestas en libros de consulta, explorando el salón, y usando su creatividad.
Throw Your Weight Around
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During this activity, learners take part in a variety of tasks which involve moving and balancing different body parts.
Make Your Own Mini Mini Golf Course
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Build your own Mini Mini Golf Course and learn about hands-on building and design, basic circuitry, motion modules and more!