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Fossilized Dinosaur Teeth Adaptations
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In this activity, learners use models of fossilized dinosaur teeth to understand how dinosaur teeth were used.
What Do Birds Do?
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Cave Swallows Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into bird behaviors.
Planaria Regeneration
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In this experiment with planaria (a type of flatworm), learners will investigate the capability of different body sections to regenerate.
Bean Bugs
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In this outdoor biology and math activity, learners estimate the size of a population of organisms too numerous to count.
Take a Hike!: A Family Forest Walk
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In this family or group inquiry activity, learners use their senses to explore a local forest or woodland.
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.
Pet Handedness
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Pet Handedness) is a full inquiry investigation into whether pets show a preference for the left or right paw, or “handedness” like people.
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.
Let's Count Humpback Whales: Environmental Effects on Population
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In this activity, learners use whale count data from the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary to compare whale counts in relation to environmental factors.
Transformation of E. coli Using Green Fluorescent Protein
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners transform a strain of E. coli using green fluorescent protein from a bioluminescent jellies.
Dr. Vet: Noses, Ears, Legs and Eyes
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In this activity, learners practice counting and multiplication as they figure out how many animal body parts they have to examine as "Dr. Vet."
The Scoop on Scallops
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In this data analysis activity, learners quantify the abundance and distribution of sea scallops in and adjacent to the Mid-Atlantic closed areas.
Catch & Release II: It's Catching On!
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Throw that fish back? A new generation of ethical anglers concerned about conserving resources is participating in "catch and release" fishing. How is this going?
Small Snails, Enormous Elephants
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This activity (located on page 2 of PDF) introduces learners to the real size of animals using nonstandard measurement.
Our Sense of Hearing
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In this activity, learners investigate the sense of hearing and plan and conduct their own experiments.
Calendarios para cualquier año
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Este Web site contiene links a 12 calendarios (12 meses). Cada mes contiene actividades sobre matemáticas.
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.
Animal Ears
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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Horse Ears) is a full inquiry investigation into animal behavior and communication.
For the Birds: Environmental Effects on Population
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In this activity, learners will investigate how shorebirds and seabirds are extremely vulnerable to changes in their environment, whether human-induced or otherwise.
Living Clocks
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In this activity about daily rhythms (on page 17 of the PDF), learners will explore circadian patterns in humans, animals and plants.