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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.
Using a Sundial
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In this activity (on page 12 of the PDF), learners make a sundial (shadow clock) appropriate for their geographic location in the northern hemisphere and use it to tell time.
Waves and Tides
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In this 7-10 day investigation, learners develop an understanding of waves and tides and their motion through discussion, demonstration, and hands-on activities.
Determining the Amount of Transpiration from a Schoolyard Tree
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In this activity, learners calculate the number of milliliters of water a nearby tree transpires per day.
House Warming
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how passive solar design increases energy efficiency.
Good Catch!
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In this activity, learners "go fishing," then practice ruler use and size/pattern comparison with the animals they catch.
An Interdisciplinary Deer and Human Population Study
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This activity helps the learner answer the question: "What environmental problems arise due to animal and human overpopulation and what might need to be done to combat these problems?" Learners play a