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Skin Deep
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In this activity, learners explore how to protect their skin while applying pesticides to plants.
Composting
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In this environmental science activity, learners research what is essential for plant life and the necessary components of soil to support plants.
Measuring Wind Speed
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In this indoor and/or outdoor activity, learners make an anemometer (an instrument to measure wind speed) out of a protractor, a ping pong ball and a length of thread or fishing line.
The Bug Walk
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In this fun group activity involving music and movement, learners are introduced to the idea that many insects walk by using their legs to create "alternating triangles." Learners sing the "Ants Go Ma
What Causes Wind?
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In this sunny day experiment, learners measure and compare how quickly light and dark colored materials absorb heat.
Catch a Wave: How Waves are Formed
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In this three-part activity, learners explore how waves are formed and why some waves are bigger than others. First, learners observe waves of water in a pan generated by an electric fan.
Home Water Audit
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This activity offers learners and their families several ways to raise their awareness together about home water.
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.
Give or Take?
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In this outdoor activity, learners work in pairs using their senses—especially touch—to learn more about individual trees.