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Crossing the Synaptic Gap
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In this neuroscience activity, learners conduct a simulation to demonstrate how multiple incoming signals influence the action of neurons.

The Rumblin' Road: Determining distance to a Thunderstorm
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In this activity, learners discover how to determine the distance to a lightning strike or nearby thunderstorm.

Criminal Info
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In this fun math activity (page 5 of the pdf), learners will help a secret agent crack a case by solving math problems.

Exercise and Memory
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This activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Exercise and Memory) is a full inquiry investigation into the effects of exercise on short term memory.

Life Size: Line 'em up!
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In this activity on page 1 of the PDF, learners compare the relative sizes of biological objects (like DNA and bacteria) that can't be seen by the naked eye.

Bird Bingo
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In this activity, learners play bingo to learn about the diversity of birds. This game includes a warm-up lesson and "Full Flight" version.

West Coast Shipwrecks
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In this data activity, learners will explore shipwrecks from four National Marine Sanctuaries on the West Coast of the United States.

Head in the Clouds
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In this activity, learners create a CloudSpotter wheel and record the different types of clouds they observe twice daily over several days.

Plastic Bag Creations
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In this activity, learners will reuse plastic bags in an interesting way.

Human Interface Design: The Chocolate Factory
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In this activity about human interface design issues, learners help the Oompa-Loompas of a great chocolate factory solve different problems.

Balancing Sculptures
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In this activity, learners will use a variety of household and/or natural objects to design a sculpture that balances from a single point.
Haunted by Hurricanes: Use Data to Learn About Hurricanes
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In this activity, learners will determine if the frequency and intensity of hurricanes are changing using real data from the National Hurricane Center.

Anti-Gravity Cups
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In this activity, learners will use simple materials to explore centripetal force and variables by swinging a cup of water without having the water spill out.

Discovery Time: Bugs
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In this activity, young learners (2 years and up) explore the world of insects and other "bugs" by Making a "bug hotel" with recycled objects.

Servings and Choices
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In this nutrition activity (page 16 of PDF), learners document their individual eating habits and learn whether their eating patterns meet their needs.

"Can" You Stand the Pressure
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In this activity about states of matter, learners get to witness firsthand the awesome power of air pressure. They watch as an ordinary soda can is crushed by invisible forces.

Your Energy Needs
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In this activity about the relationship between food and energy (page 8 of PDF), learners estimate average daily baseline energy (Calorie) needs and energy needs for different levels of activity.

Building Blocks
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In this activity (page 32 of PDF), learners investigate the nutritional needs of healthy bones and muscles.

Frozen Sculptures
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In this activity, learners use objects they find on a nature and water to make creative frozen sculptures.

Probability: Remove One
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In this math lesson, learners are given 15 chips and a number line labeled from 2-12.