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Space Weather Action Center
NASAAdd to list DetailsIn this interdisciplinary activity, learners create a Space Weather Action Center (SWAC) to monitor solar storms and develop real SWAC news reports. Learners work in teams to first investigate...
Aerial Imagery
Twin Cities Public TelevisionAdd to list DetailsThis activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Earthquakes) is a full inquiry investigation into aerial imagery. Learners will use the internet to gather free aerial imagery of nearby...
From the Internet to Outer Space
National Museum of American HistoryAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations. Learners partake in a "Telescope Treasure Hunt" as they look for...
Paint by the Numbers
NASAAdd to list DetailsIn this pencil and paper activity, learners work in pairs and simulate how astronomical spacecraft and computers create images of objects in space. Learners will discover the process of how light...
Passion for Pixels
Twin Cities Public TelevisionAdd to list DetailsIn this technology activity, learners explore digital imaging and pixels. Learners "transmit" an image to a partner by creating an image on grid paper. Learners then use a code of zeroes...
Forward Thinking
NOAAAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners create their own weather forecast map. Learners will visit the National Weather Service Southern Region website and use the zip code search feature to gather data and...
Destination Tidepool
Aquarium of the BayAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (page 7 of pdf), learners research tide pool ecosystems, and then create brochures that "advertise" these environments. Working in groups or individually, learners study...