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In this activity, learners try to figure out who has their matching rock type by reading a description of their rock (no talking!).

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity illustrates the value of supernovae in the universe.

In this goopy activity (page 2 of PDF under GPS: Glaciers Activity), learners will model glacial movement with “gak,” a white glue and liquid starch mixture.

Build a hydrometer (measures the density of a liquid) using a pipet or eyedropper.

In this activity, learners examine the culture and history of the tomb site.

In this activity, learners explore nonrenewable resources and learn why these resources are finite.

In this activity, learners create their own archaeological profiles.

In this activity, learners explore how engineering has developed various means to remove impurities from water.

This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Lava Flow Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into the relationship between an object’s mass and the distance it is thrown by a catapult.

In this activity, learners use gumdrops and toothpicks to model the composition and molecular structure of three greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor (H2O) and methane (CH4).

In a class demonstration, learners observe a simple water cycle model to better understand its role in pollutant transport.

Learners develop awareness and understanding of the daily air quality using the Air Quality Index (AQI) listed in the newspaper or online.

In this activity, learners use an astrolabe to measure the altitude of objects. Learners will first practice taking measurements by measuring the altitude of trees and buildings.

In this activity, learners explore the relationship between cooling water vapor and condensation. Learners investigate condensation forming on the outside of a cold cup.

An estuary is a body of water that is created when freshwater from rivers and streams flows into the saltwater of an ocean.

This activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Alligator Habitat Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into organisms and the health of their ecosystems.

This activity focuses on interactions within Earth systems and the effects of human activities. In this activity learners build a biomass pyramid.

In this activity, learners explore the relative size of the Sun and Earth as well as the distance between them.

In this activity, learners will turn an ordinary tray of sand into a desk-top garden for meditation.

In this demonstration, learners observe vinegar and baking soda reacting to form carbon dioxide (CO2) gas.