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What's in the Water?: Biotic and Abiotic Elements in Aquatic Ecosystems
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In this investigation learners explore the differences between, and interdependence of, living and nonliving elements in a water ecosystem.

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.

DNA Extraction from Cheek Cells
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DNA is the thread of life. Encoded in its genetic sequence is the information that makes each of us unique.

Design a Grabbing Tool
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Using simple materials from around the house and recycled materials, learners will engineer a grabber device to pick up and put down objects that are at least 12 inches away.

I Spy, Describing Insects
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In this activity, learners observe and describe the physical and behavioral characteristics of insects, including crickets.

Living Clocks
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In this activity about daily rhythms (on page 17 of the PDF), learners will explore circadian patterns in humans, animals and plants.

Double Horn
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In this activity, learners explore sound by constructing their very own instruments using PVC pipes, soda bottles, and a straw.

Muscle Fibers
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In this activity about human anatomy (page 20 of PDF), learners investigate the structure of muscles by comparing yarn and cooked meat.

Do Plants Need Light?
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In this food science activity, learners conduct an experiment that demonstrates the importance of light to plants.

Paper Maker
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Learners make their own paper. They start by shredding old newspaper, clean toilet paper, and clean paper towels.

Statistics: Steppin' Out
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In this math lesson, learners construct box-and-whisker plots to analyze and compare data sets. Learners investigate whether or not long-legged people run faster than short-legged people.

Make Your Own Batteries!
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Body Electricity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into conductivity.

Spit Test
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In this biology activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners will explore how saliva assists in the beginning of the digestive process.

Shark Sizes
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In this graphing exercise (page 2 of the pdf), learners compare their own height to the length of various sharks.

Is it a Fish?
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This activity is on page 8 of the pdf, part of the Sea Life Discovery Box. This is an activity exploring the characteristics of fish.

Eyepatch Challenge
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In this activity, learners construct an indoors obstacle course and discover how using an eye patch can help them complete the course in the dark.

¡Huellas Digitales!
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En esta actividad, los aprendices leen sobre como Mateo y Cientina conducen una investigación forense para descubrir quien llevó unos dulces.

Body Biographies
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In this activity, learners will learn about a person they admire (famous, family or otherwise) or even themselves and create a life-sized silhouette.

Stereo Hanger
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In this activity, learners investigate sound wave science, in stereo! Learners construct a "stereo" out of a metal coat hanger and piece of string to explore sound vibrations.