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In this activity, learners use measurement concepts to make models of what their body parts might look like if they were a snake or a chameleon.

In this activity (on page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Soccer Ball Kick), learners will investigate the transfer of energy using sports equipment.

In this indoor and/or outdoor activity, learners make an anemometer (an instrument to measure wind speed) out of a protractor, a ping pong ball and a length of thread or fishing line.

In this activity, learners make a barometer, an instrument to measure change in air pressure.

In this design challenge activity, learners build a machine out of cardboard that runs smoothly and dependably. Learners must be precise to make sure their component works properly.

This is an activity about prediction. How far can you hop in 5 seconds? Could you make it to the door? Across the room? Everyone lines up and tries it.

In this activity learners will plant grass seed and track the growth of the grass over time.

In this outdoor activity, learners measure familiar objects in nature to practice working with the metric system.

In this activity, learners "go fishing," then practice ruler use and size/pattern comparison with the animals they catch.

Learners measure irregularly shaped bones using a variety of measurement methods and tools. Then, they measure again using standard conventions and metric tape measures.