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In this demonstration, learners compare the relative sizes and masses of scale models of the planets as represented by fruits and other foods.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners use several types of insect sampling and collection equipment to make an insect collection. Learners can collect insects from their schoolyard or yard at home.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a simple air pressure launcher for paper rockets.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this outdoor activity, learners visit the intertidal zone of a rocky coastal site well populated with marine organisms.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this math lesson, learners explore tessellations through literature, music, writing, and art activities.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 8 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity (on page 14 of PDF), learners use a pan full of flour and some rocks to create a moonscape.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this outdoor activity and game, learners roundup a "herd" of hopping insects and find out how many different kinds or species are in their herd.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners help create and then navigate an outdoor course of the traditional "planets" (including dwarf planet Pluto), which are represented by small common objects.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this outdoor activity, learners explore UV rays from the Sun and ways to protect against these potentially harmful rays.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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Lakes, streams and other freshwater bodies are a habitat for lots of living things, big and small.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this outdoor activity, learners saw sections from fallen trees, then count tree rings and look closely at patterns of tree growth.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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How do scientists measure how clear or murky water in a lake is? How does water clarity (clearness) affect what lives in the lake?

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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This outdoor activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Sand Dunes) is a full inquiry investigation into how the amount of moisture in a sand dune relates to the number of plants growing

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 2 to 4 hours