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Cats and Canaries
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In this math puzzle game, learners work together to use algebraic reasoning and fun clues for solving word puzzles.

Learn About Measurements Using a Homemade Scale
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In this activity, caregivers and young learners work together to make a scale from household materials to compare different weights--an essential principle in early math.

Natural Selection in Protected and Unprotected Populations
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In this simulation, learners model two elephant seal populations and how they change over time. Learners start with cards representing a variety of seals.

Insulation Station
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore insulation. Leaners investigate how insulation can be used to slow down the conduction of heat from one side of a wall to the other.

Soap-Film Interference Model: Get on our wavelength!
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By making models of light waves with paper, learners can understand why different colors appear in bubbles.

Get a Leg Up
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In this activity, learners experiment and collect data during a simulation of the fluid shifts experienced by astronauts' bodies in microgravity.

CyberOlympic Card Game
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In this Cyberchase activity, learners use numbers to create CyberOlympic teams with the fastest times.

Paint by the Numbers
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In this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space.

Design a Landing Pod!
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In this team design challenge (page 11-18 of PDF), learners design and build a Landing Pod for a model Lunar Rover (previously built in activity on page 1-10 of PDF).
Giant Museum: Create a Scale Model
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In this activity, learners will predict the size of a giant scale model of a comb or other rectangular object, then make one. If you tripled the size of a dollar bill, could you sit on it?

A Towering Achievement
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In this experience, learners use the internet to research physical details about Chihuly's Fireworks of Glass "Tower" and "Ceiling" and consider the decisions Chihuly had to make as he was planning th

Earth's Water: A Drop in Your Cup
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This creative lesson plan provides a visual way for learners to gain knowledge about the finite amount of fresh water on Earth and encourages the discussion of the various ways to conserve this resour

Tired Weight
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Yes, you can weigh your car by figuring out your wheel's tire pressure combined with the "tire's footprint." You'll need someone with a car, driver's license, and safety in mind.

Discovering Rainforest Locations
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In this activity, learners will examine various world data maps to combine the information and predict which areas could be tropical rainforests.

Build the Big Dipper
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Learners use simple materials to construct a model the Big Dipper. Learners hang the model from a doorway or ceiling and look up at it to see the constellation as seen from Earth.

Fish Mouths
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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: California Fish) is a full inquiry investigation into environmental adaptation.
Paper Bag Skits: Using Size and Measurement
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Put the math of measurement, numbers, and everyday life into improvisational skits.

Print Hints
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In this physical sciences activity, learners explore how forensic investigators collect prints from a crime scene. Learners make hand impressions in damp sand and analyze the patterns they observe.

Make a Balance / Scale
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In this activity, learners create a kind of balance device using a wire coat hanger, some string, and paper cups.
Movin' and Groovin'
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In this math activity, learners play a game and identify patterns with fun moves and sounds. Discover how dancing and signing involve patterns.