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Human Impact on Estuaries: A Terrible Spill in Grand Bay
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In this activity, learners make a model of a pollution spill that occurred at Bangs Lake in Mississippi and measure water quality parameters in their model.
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The Rain Man
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In this activity, learners observe the hydrologic cycle in action as water evaporates and condenses to form rain right before their eyes.
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Find the Best Way to Clean Oil off Bird Feathers
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In this experiment, learners examine the way oil affects bird feathers and test different cleanup methods to find out which works best.
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Saguaro Nest Cavities
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Cactus Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into how some desert birds keep their cool.
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From the Ground Up
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In this plant science activity, learners conduct four experiments to observe how plants respond to sunlight and gravity.
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Moving On Up: Capillary Action 1
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Over the course of several days, learners explore the property of water that helps plants move water from roots to leaves or gives paper towels the capacity to soak up water.
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Save Your Skin
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This is a fun activity about the power of the Sun and the importance of using sunscreen to protect your sensitive skin from its rays.
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Damsels and Dragons
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In this outdoor activity/field trip, learners conduct experiments to explore where dragonflies and damselflies perch or rest, and how the flies change behavior in reaction to other flies or fly decoys
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Automotive Emissions and the Greenhouse Effect
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In this activity about global climate change, learners will conduct an experiment and collect data to compare the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in four different sources of gases.
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The Effects of Acid Rain
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In this environmental science activity (page 4 of the PDF), learners use vinegar and chalk to observe the effect of acid rain on various building materials and plant life.
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There’s Oil in My Eggs
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In this activity, learners investigate the impact of oil pollution on the environment and wildlife. Learners use hard-boiled eggs and feathers to understand the damage that oil spills can cause.
Sock Garden
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In this activity (located in the middle of the page), learners start a garden by planting their socks!
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Runaway Runoff
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When it rains, water can collect on top of and seep into the ground. Water can also run downhill, carrying soil and pollution with it.
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Super Soaking Materials
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In this activity, learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.
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Iodine Investigators!
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In this activity on page 7 of the PDF (Chemistry—It’s Elemental), learners use iodine to identify foods that contain starch.
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The Wave
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In this multi-step experiment (page 4 of pdf), learners study tide pools, and then drop a "wave" (a 4-pound bag of beans or birdseed) on a shell to mimic the force of crashing surf on tide pool animal
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Water Cycle in a Bag
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In this activity, learners create a biosphere in a baggie.
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Super Soaker
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In this activity (page 1 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs), learners will test cups full of potting soil, sand, and sphagnum moss to see which earth material is able to soak up the most water.
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Dip Dip, Hooray
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Lakes, streams and other freshwater bodies are a habitat for lots of living things, big and small.
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Fill 'er Up!
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Learners discover that their breath contains carbon dioxide, one of the pollutants found in car exhaust.