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Crossing the Synaptic Gap
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In this neuroscience activity, learners conduct a simulation to demonstrate how multiple incoming signals influence the action of neurons.
The Geophysical Light/Dark Cycle
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This is an activity (located on page 131 of the PDF) related to sleep and circadian rhythms as well as space travel.
Chemical Footprint—Family Activity
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In this multi-part activity learners examine non-point water pollution.
What Do Birds Do?
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This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Cave Swallows Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into bird behaviors.
Public Key Encryption: Kid Krypto
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In this activity, learners conduct a simulation exercise related to public key encryption and try to intercept a message sent between two learners.
The Rumblin' Road: Determining distance to a Thunderstorm
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In this activity, learners discover how to determine the distance to a lightning strike or nearby thunderstorm.
Mineral Scavenger Hunt
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In this activity, learners participate in a scavenger hunt, searching for and recognizing minerals and products that contain minerals.
Incredible Shrinking Shapes
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In this activity, learners get hands-on experience with ratios and scaling while making their own jewelry out of recycled plastic containers.
Surface Tension Icebreaker
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This is a quick activity (located on page 2 of the PDF under Nasturtium Leaves Activity) about surface tension.
Quadraphonic Wind
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In this activity, learners discover how the extent of various wind speeds changes in each of the four quadrants around a hurricane.
I Like to Move-It
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This is an activity which will allow learners to gain an understanding of lemur behavior through observation and role play.
Exercise and Memory
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This activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Exercise and Memory) is a full inquiry investigation into the effects of exercise on short term memory.
The Four Seasons
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In this lesson that includes hands-on activities and demonstrations, learners discover that it is the tilt of the Earth's axis (not its proximity to the sun) that causes the seasons.
A Cubic Foot Per Second
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In this activity, learners measure and calculate the amount of cubic feet various containers contain. Next, learners investigate cubic feet per second (cps), by carrying jugs in one second.
Whose Fault Is It?
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In this seismic simulation, learners play a "who-dunnit" game to explore earthquakes.
Workin' It Out
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In this activity, learners explore how to stay fit the fun way. Learners participate in three physical activities.
Robot Body Language
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In this robotics activity, learners find ways to express emotions and feelings using only body movements, not facial expressions.
Engineered Sports
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of how aerospace engineering has impacted sports, specifically exploring the design of golf balls.
Finding a Gene on the Chromosome Map
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In this activity, learners use pedigree and jigsaw puzzles to explore how scientists use genetic information from a family to identify a gene associated with a genetic disorder.
Crunch Time
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In this quick and easy activity and/or demonstration, learners use two empty 2-liter bottles and hot tap water to illustrate the effect of heat on pressure.