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A Penny Saved is a Penny Heard
University of WashingtonAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (11th activity on the page), learners use pennies to test their hearing acuity. Learners collect pennies, drop them one at a time on a hard surface and listen to the sounds they...
Hunting Minibeasts
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilAdd to list DetailsIn this activity (p.6-10 of PDF), learners use different methods for hunting minibeasts (bugs). Learners can either make traps or simply look for minibeasts under stones and logs. Learners can...
A Slice of Apple Fly
Bill NyeAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners build an instrument for catching and observing flies. Learners act as entomologists, attract flies into a jar using a slice of apple, and then observe the flies'...
Make a Museum Collection at Home
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will create their own museum collection using their favorite toys, drawings, or collection. They will do a little research and identify an interesting characteristic of...
Press Seaweed
The Florida AquariumAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners will collect, dry and press seaweed over the course of four days in a similar way that artists/crafters press flowers. This process will encourage learners to appreciate...
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Piles of Paper: Estimate Paper Use
TERCAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners keep track of how much paper the group uses in a week. Build awareness of paper waste, while strengthening measurement and estimation skills. First, gather predictions...
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Count Around
TERCAdd to list DetailsLearners explore their surroundings while reasoning about categories and counting. Pose a question that involves locating items in the room or building, and have learners count how many they can...
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Penny Jar: Estimating for Charity
TERCAdd to list DetailsLearners will collect pennies to donate and will combine charitable giving with estimating and calculating with money. To start choose a charity or something to save up for together. Show learners...