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Water Body Salinities II
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In this activity, learners discuss the different salinities of oceans, rivers and estuaries.
Design and Build a Barometer
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In this activity, learners make a barometer, an instrument to measure change in air pressure.
A Scientific Cleanup
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This is a comprehensive lesson plan on page 85 for a group cleanup trip to a local beach, lake or stream. Learners keep track of the types and amounts of trash picked up and analyze this information.
Plant Piping
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Learners build models to learn about the special cells and structures that plants use to move water from their roots up through the stems and leaves.
Mountains in the Sea
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In this 6-7 day investigation, learners begin with an introduction to seamounts that are present in the Gulf of Alaska.
Cooling Off
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In this activity, learners are introduced to challenges of maintaining temperatures while living in space.
FlyBy Math: Distance-Rate-Time Problems in Air Traffic Control
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In this small-group activity, learners assume the roles of pilots, air traffic controllers, and NASA scientists to solve five Air Traffic Control (ATC) problems.
Can Nutrients in Water Cause Harm?
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In this water pollution activity, learners create pond water cultures and investigate the effects of adding chemicals or natural nutrients.
The Water Cycle
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Did you know that the water we use today is the same water found on Earth millions of years ago? The Earth constantly uses and recycles water in a process called the water cycle.
Introduction to the Scientific Method
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In this activity (page 26 of the PDF), learners make observations, formulate hypotheses and design a controlled experiment, based on the reaction of carbon dioxide with calcium hydroxide.
Weathering and Erosion
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In this multi-station lab, learners conduct a series of experiments to explore the processes and effects of weathering and erosion.