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Trees: Buds and Twigs
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In this hands-on nature activity, learners observe the emergence of leaves and flowers. Branches from trees and bushes are collected in the early spring, brought indoors, and placed in water.

Leapin' Lizards
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In this outdoor activity, learners first explore lizard feeding behavior by creating a "lizard rig" to dangle different objects in front of live lizards and see which objects the lizards try to bite.

Root Observations
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In this activity, learners will investigate and compare the root systems of plants. Explore how weed and edible plant roots differ, and take a closer look inside with the careful use of a knife!

Shake a Shrub
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This is an activity where learners will discover what types and how many insects live in their own backyard.

Soccer Kicks
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick) is a full inquiry investigation into transfer of motion.

Backyard Biodiesel
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In this activity, learners make a small batch of biodiesel that will work in any diesel engine. Learners use an old juice bottle as a "reactor" vessel to chemically process vegetable oil into fuel.

Make Your Own Weather Station
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This three-part activity shows learners how to build three meteorology tools: a wind vane, a rain gauge, and a barometer.

Soil Profile
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In this activity, learners will create a soil profile in a bottle. They will learn about the organic and inorganic matter found in soil and observe as it separates into layers in the bottle.

Crazy About Kites
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In this activity, learners build a kite out of paper, change it, and try to make it fly even better. With their new knowledge of kite making, students can then go on to create their own kite designs.

Bike Bling
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In this activity, learners will trick out their bike with crafts and flair. Learners will explore symmetry, cause and effect and design through this activity.

For the Birds
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In this activity, learners will explore nature by creating food for birds. Learners will develop fine motor skills and engage in nature observation through this activity.

Convection
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In this activity, learners model atmospheric convection currents using food coloring, water, and clear cups. Activity includes step-by-step instructions, STEM connections, and more.

Waterproof that Roof!
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers have improved roofing designs and materials in order to protect the contents of buildings.

Hike the Habitat: Field Trip in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
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This detailed lesson plan for a field trip to Canyonlands National Park in Utah (page 32 of pdf) teaches students about the habitat of bighorn sheep.

Habitats of the Pond
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In this outdoor activity/field trip, learners locate and study plants and animals in several freshwater pond habitats.

Plants Count
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In this activity, learners put on their naturalist hats and explore the world around them.