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From the Internet to Outer Space
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In this activity, learners will use Google Sky to observe features of the night sky and share their observations.
Sidewalk Constellations
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In this activity, learners will go outside and create a constellation.
From Here to There
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In this water activity, learners discover ways to move water across the water table.
Big Wave
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This is an activity about waves. Using marbles, paper clips and rubber bands, learners explore how waves behave.
Familiar Fossils
In this activity, learners explore different types of fossils by making their out of dough and objects from around the house.
Tide Pool Survival
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In this activity, learners observe tide pool animals in a touch tank to consider how they survive.
Pósteres Sobre el Espacio y Matemáticas
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Exponga estos pósteres en el salón o déjelos donde los chicos los puedan explorar. Los chicos buscan las respuestas en línea, en libros de consulta, y en calendarios y almanaques.
Twist and Spout
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In this activity, learners make their own "tornado" using two soda bottles and water.
Dinosaur Homes
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In this activity about dinosaurs and survival, learners use scrap materials to create a miniature dinosaur habitat that includes a food source, water source, and shelter.
Dinosaur Sock Puppet
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In this activity about dinosaurs, learners first participate in a group discussion about where and when dinosaurs lived, how big they were, and who studies them and how.
Exploring the Solar System: Asteroid Mining
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In this activity, learners will imagine the challenges and opportunities of asteroid mining.
Dinosaur Dig
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This is an activity about dinosaurs, fossils, and the work of paleontologists. Learners use hand tools (paint brushes, scoops, and sifters) to unearth fossil specimens in tubs of birdseed.
Ice Tower Excavation
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In this activity, learners will pretend to be archaeologist using this chilling experience.
Creating Craters
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In this activity, learners will investigate how craters are made and the different factors that contribute to size left from the impact.
Make a Comet on a Stick
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In this activity, learners craft their own model of a comet on a stick to make it fly around the room.
Wet Art
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In this activity (located on page 10 of the PDF), learners explore the properties of spraying and dripping water, while making art.
Magnification vs. Resolution: Can you see the flag on the Moon?
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This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners explore the difference between telescope magnification and resolution.
Using Tools and Melting Ice
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In this activity, learners will experiment with different materials that can melt and change ice.
Sand Activity
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In this activity, learners observe mixtures of sand samples glued to note cards, and consider how sand can differ in size, shape, and color, and where it comes from.
Globe at Night
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In this international citizen science activity, learners measure their night sky brightness and submit their observations into an online database.