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Do Cities Affect the Weather?
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In this activity, learners explore clouds and how they form.
Biobarcodes: Antibodies and Nanosensors
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In this activity/demo, learners investigate biobarcodes, a nanomedical technology that allows for massively parallel testing that can assist with disease diagnosis.
Antibiotic Attack
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In this online simulation, learners use antibiotics to cure patients with bacterial infections.
Stethoscope
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Make a copy of the first stethoscope with only a cardboard tube! René Laennec invented the first stethoscope in 1819 using an actual paper tube!
Storm Water Runoff Pollution
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This activity (located on page 8 of the PDF) introduces learners to the concept of Non-point Source Pollution--what happens when rain washes garbage and other pollutants into rivers and lakes.
Fingerprint Identification
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In this activity (on page 2) about fingerprint analysis, learners use graphite from a pencil and scotch tape to capture their fingerprints.
The Watershed Connection
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In this activity, learners interact with a 3-D model of a watershed to better understand the interconnectedness of terrestrial and aquatic environments.
Seeing Is Believing
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This activity is designed to accompany the PBS documentary about African-American chemist "Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius." Learners look through two cups with small holes in them to simulate what it'
Fill 'er Up!
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Learners discover that their breath contains carbon dioxide, one of the pollutants found in car exhaust.
North American Endangered Amphibians Card Game
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In this activity, learners can play two card games related to endangered species, specifically North American amphibians.
Total Internal Reflection
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In this activity, learners use a laser pointer, empty soda bottle, rubber plug and water to demonstrate total internal reflection.