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Colors, Colors?
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In this activity related to the famous "Stroop Effect," learners explore how words influence what we see and how the brain handles "mixed messages." Learners read colored words and are asked to say th

Mapping Mockingbirds
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This lesson plan revolves around studying the speciation of the Galápagos mockingbirds, which are on display at the California Academy of Sciences.

Symbol Search
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In this environmental activity (page 6 of the PDF), learners identify household products that are recyclable and explore the different types of recyclable plastics.

The Recycling Conservation Calculator
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In this environmental activity (page 16 of the PDF), learners will calculate the amount of energy they save by recycling paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum materials over the span of a week.

Jump for the Moon
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In this activity, learners will train to increase bone strength and to improve heart and other muscle endurance by performing jump training with a rope, both while stationary and moving.

Making Music in Nature
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In this activity, learners will explore the ways natural materials can produce sounds. Appropriate for any age, learners can make individual music or create a symphony with others.

Building Bingo
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In this on site "field trip" activity (located on pages 6-9 of PDF), learners get hands-on experience identifying building materials by playing "Building Bingo".

Hunting Minibeasts
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In this activity (p.6-10 of PDF), learners use different methods for hunting minibeasts (bugs). Learners can either make traps or simply look for minibeasts under stones and logs.

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.

Biodiversity of Feet
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Biodiversity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into biodiversity.

The Pulse is Right
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In this online activity, learners measure their pulse rates and investigate how their pulses change when they engage in different activities.

Gravestone Weathering
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In this activity (located on pages 9-14 of PDF), learners visit a cemetery to examine the distinguishing characteristics of rock weathering.

Piles of Paper: Estimate Paper Use
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In this activity, learners keep track of how much paper the group uses in a week. Build awareness of paper waste, while strengthening measurement and estimation skills.

Battle the Baby!
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In this interactive game, learners compare their music-listening skills with that of a three-month-old baby.

Caller ID: The Frog - and Toad! - Mating Game
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This activity is a sensory experience that recreates the sounds of a pond at night.

Endurance: How Many Can You Do in a Row?
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Combine math and exercise with this activity. Learners count how many times in a row they can skip rope or throw and catch a ball.

Mapping Greenhouse Gas Emissions Where You Live
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In this lesson plan, learners examine some of the of greenhouse gas emissions sources in their community.

Assemble the Human Heart
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In this online activity about anatomy, learners will drag and drop pieces of the heart into their proper positions and explore what function each part of the heart has.
Special Snack: Budgeting for Health
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In this activity, learners will plan a snack within a budget. With a $20 limit (theoretical) to spend on snack for everyone, learners look over grocery store circulars and make their shopping lists.

Measure Yourself in Nanometers
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In this activity, learners will be able to measure themselves in nanometers. A nanometer is a billionth of a meter, a unit of measurement used in nanotechnology.