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Bee Talk
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In this activity, learners smell bottles containing bee pheromone molecules (or herb/spice extracts as a substitute). Bees release these molecules to send messages to each other.
Carbon Sequestration
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In this inquiry-based lesson, learners measure the biomass of trees, calculate the carbon stored by the trees, and use this information to create recommendations about using trees for carbon sequestra
DNA Detective
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This activity is about collecting and analyzing DNA as part of a criminal investigation.
Oil Slick
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Can you think of ways to collect and dispose of spilled oil without causing further harm to the environment?
Iron for Breakfast
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Did you know that some breakfast cereals are fortified with ferric phosphate, while others contain tiny pieces of reduced iron?
Salt, Soil and Seeds
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Discover how the salt in soil affects plant growth with a few seeds, some cotton, and salt. In this hands-on activity, you will plant seeds in 2 different kinds of soil, containing more or less salt.
What Molecules Make the Holes in Bread?
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In this activity, learners will discover why there are holes in bread.
How Do Antacids Work?
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You just ate a big meal and feel heartburn coming on. You take an antacid and feel better. Why? Heartburn is caused by stomach juice (an acid) burning the esophagus.
Save Your Skin
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This is a fun activity about the power of the Sun and the importance of using sunscreen to protect your sensitive skin from its rays.
Turbidity
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This is an activity about turbidity, or the amount of sediment suspended in water.