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This is an activity (located on page 131 of the PDF) related to sleep and circadian rhythms as well as space travel.

In this activity about ramps, learners explore and measure the rate at which spherical objects roll down a ramp.

This modeling activity allows learners to discover for themselves what Mendel uncovered in his famous pea experiments.

The purpose of this plant biotechnology activity is to demonstrate the effect of changes in the environment on the growth and fertility of landscape grasses and crop grasses such as wheat and rice.

This series of chemistry stations is designed to accompany the PBS documentary about African-American chemist "Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius." Each of the six stations features either a chemical or p

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners build a scale model of the universe with little more than adding machine tape.

In this space science activity, learners explore transits and the conditions when a transit may be seen.

In this activity about computer programming, learners follow instructions in a variety of ways in order to successfully draw figures.

Learners play the role of materials engineers as they test the flexibility of different materials.

In this activity, learners dissect a piece of pizza to learn about nutrients important for health.

This is a classic exercise for visualizing the scale of the Solar System.

In this activity, learners will explore how a hydrometer works by building a working model and conducting experiments.

In this activity, learners explore healthy choices related to the liquids they drink. The importance of water and milk as essential nutrients for a healthy body is the focus of the experience.