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Sled Kite
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In this activity, learners build a sled kite that models a type of airfoil called a parawing.
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.
Rooftop Gardens
How does a green roof, or roof covered by plants, affect the temperature of the inside and outside of a building? Learners design and build houses to find out the answer.
River Catcher
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In this activity (located at the top of the page), learners make an easy river strainer and see what they can catch.
How Does Water Climb a Tree?
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In this activity, learners conduct an experiment to explore how water flows up from a tree's roots to its leafy crown.
Chilean Sea Bass: Off the Menu
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In this data analysis activity, learners use data collected by the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to study Chilean sea bass populations.
Ancient Observatories: Timeless Knowledge Activities
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This lesson plan provides learners with two activities to explore the connections between events in their lives and the seasons of the year.
Sea Level: On The Rise
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Learners will understand the relationship between climate change and sea-level rise.
Water Cycle in a Bag
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In this activity, learners will explore the water cycle by creating a small atmosphere.
House Warming
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how passive solar design increases energy efficiency.
Earth Atmosphere Composition
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In this activity, learners use rice grains to model the composition of the atmosphere of the Earth today and in 1880. Learners assemble the model while measuring percentages.