American Association for the Advancement of Science


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In this physical activity, groups of learners act as blood cells traveling through the circulatory system.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this lesson that includes hands-on activities and demonstrations, learners discover that it is the tilt of the Earth's axis (not its proximity to the sun) that causes the seasons.

free Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity about ramps, learners explore and measure the rate at which spherical objects roll down a ramp.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners look at labels on items in the room to determine where each item was manufactured, then write about the item on an index card.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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A group of 6 learners works together as a team with each learner performing a different role. Together, they need to maneuver a die through a maze.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity models the necessary balance of creating power and cleaning up its associated waste. Learners participate in a game where they attempt to move forward toward a goal.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this online activity, learners can test their skills at finding constellations in the northern hemisphere's night sky.

free Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this online simulation, learners can see adaptation and camouflage in action.

free Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners discover how important their thumbs are by attempting various tasks without them. After tying up their thumbs, learners attempt to legibly write their names or play catch with a tennis ball.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes