Search Results
Showing results 1 to 10 of 10
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-001-117.png?itok=Ev54YiRT)
Topographic Investigation: Map an Underwater Surface
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners create a map of a hidden surface using a "sounding stick" -- a technique similar to how underwater maps were once made.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-990.png?itok=BAgO4zhA)
Arduino Blink Challenge
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners explore computer programming and the impact of computers on society. Learners build and test a program to turn a light on and off using an Arduino board.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-684.jpg?itok=u38WOkow)
Investigating and Using Biomass Gases
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners will be introduced to biomass gasification and will generate their own biomass gases.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-915.jpg?itok=HvBB6tTl)
Nano Waterproofing
Source Institutions
This lesson focuses on how nanotechnology has impacted the design and engineering of many everyday items from paint to fabrics.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-001-797.gif?itok=9uSd_B4Q)
Paper Tape Motion Timer
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners build a recording timer made from simple materials (e.g., small dc motor, sharpie pen, craft sticks, adding machine paper tape, etc.).
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-002-319.gif?itok=pX61rIWl)
As the Rotor Turns: Wind Power and You
Source Institutions
In this engineering activity, learners will get acquainted with the basics of wind energy and power production by fabricating and testing various blade designs for table-top windmills constructed from
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-001-768.jpg?itok=ln-4ylx0)
Writing for Night Vision
Source Institutions
In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics), learners will use a home video camera with a “night vision” mode to test how various inks appear outside the spectrum of visibl
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-004-418.jpg?itok=kw7VLqkV)
Neato-Magneto Planets
Source Institutions
In this activity, teams of learners study magnetic fields at four separate stations: examining magnetic fields generated by everyday items, mapping out a magnetic field using a compass, creating model
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-659.jpg?itok=oyaLhCcc)
Sand, Plants and Pants
Source Institutions
In this activity, learners explore how the application of nano-sized particles or coatings can change a bigger material’s properties.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/square_100/public/resource_images/smile-000-000-003-670.jpg?itok=PxSvD0vb)
Horton Senses Something Small
Source Institutions
In this story time program, young learners listen to the Dr.