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In this activity, young learners will learn about moon phases using materials found at home. This activity is adapted using play dough and cups to avoid food allergens and waste.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, young learners will model land and water on the Earth's surface to make a unique piece of "Earth Art." Activity includes materials list, step-by-step instructions, STEM connections a

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, young learners will experiment with a basic chemical reaction and observe what happens when gas gets trapped! Activity includes step-by-step instructions, safety notes and more.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners will put together towers using building bricks, then take the tower apart and challenge themselves to use the same bricks used to build a bridge.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of insulation by trying to keep Olaf the Snowman from melting. This activity encourages critical thinking and problem solving.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 4 - adult 2 to 4 hours
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In this activity, learners will dissect a pumpkin or winter squash to learn the parts of the plant. This activity gets your learner hands on with every part of the plant and will be messy.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will explore engineering concepts to construct a blanket fort using materials sourced from home.

free Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners will use their chosen material to build the tallest tower possible in under three minutes. This activity uses problem solving and fine motor skills to challenge learners.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore nonrenewable resources and learn why these resources are finite.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners are challenged to build a bird feeder using recycled materials from home and are encouraged to problem solve during the extensions.

$5 - $10 per student Ages 6 - adult 30 to 45 minutes