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Make a Terrarium
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In this activity, learners make a miniature greenhouse or "terrarium" to explore the greenhouse effect.
Using Solar Energy
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In this activity, learners discover how solar energy can be used to heat water.
Mint Your Own Coin
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Coins are everyday objects which tell a lot about the people who use them.
Locating a Point
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In this activity, learners work in teams to simulate the process used by Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to determine the location of a fallen meteorite in Antarctica.
How Greenhouse Gases Absorb Heat
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Learners observe two model atmospheres -- one with normal atmospheric composition and another with an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide.
Making Map Projections
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In this activity about cartography, learners work in teams to create two different map projections: a planar (or polar) and a cylindrical (or Mercator) projection.
Making Mosaics
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In this archaeology meets art activity, learners make a mosaic and consider the ways in which art communicates.