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Boomerang
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Learners trace, cut out and fly a boomerang, outdoors or in a large indoor space.
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Forensic Science: Hair Sample Investigation
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics) is a full inquiry investigation into how hairs from a crime scene are matched to suspects.
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Geometry: Tiling the Plaza
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In this math lesson, learners arrange pattern blocks to create tessellations and to explore geometric patterns. Learners first explore making patterns with a variety of pattern blocks.
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Stairway to the Sky
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In this math activity, learners use cubes to calculate how many blocks it would take to build stairways with different heights.
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Exploring Tessellations (Grades 3-5)
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In this activity, learners repeat patterns in two and three dimensions to create tessellations.
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Family Reunion
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In this activity, learners combine counting, area and perimeter concepts as they prepare the seating arrangement for a family reunion dinner.
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Everything Grows
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In this activity, learners explore patterns and sequences as they observe fictional plant growth.
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Gotcha Game
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In this Cyberchase activity, learners play a simple game using 15 paper dragons (or any 15 objects). One of the 15 dragons is red. Learners try to make their opponent take the red piece.
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Exploring Tessellations (Grades 6-8)
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In this activity, learners design unique tiles and make repeating patterns to create tessellations. This activity combines the creativity of an art project with the challenge of solving a puzzle.
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Making a Translation Tessellation
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In this activity, learners slide shapes to create unusual tiled patterns.
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Exploring Tessellations (Grades K-2)
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In this activity, learners repeat patterns in two and three dimensions to create tessellations. This activity combines the creativity of an art project with the challenge of solving a puzzle.
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Alien Encounter
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In this activity, learners use multiplication skills to get groups of aliens safely back to their planet.