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Speculative Stories
In this flexible activity patrons imagine future uses of AI tools, and...
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Ethiquest
In this short activity patrons consider the ethical dilemmas posed by...
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Data Bites
Patrons create a paper supervised learning machine, and use it to sort...
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This collection is tailored to empower girls and all youth to explore science and engineering. You will also find PBS SciGirls activities that provide gender-equitable teaching strategies and hands-on inquiries based on the concepts modeled in SciGirls’ videos.
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Science Cooks
Patrons investigate the nutritional health of their favorite foods and create their own healthy granola snack 0
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Insulator Innovator
Patrons learn about the role of materials engineers in NASA missions, and design improvements for reusable water bottles 0
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Birds and Blooms: Recycled Planter
Patrons design and build a hanging planter out of recycled materials 0
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All Tangled Up
Patrons explore the interconnectedness of organisms in an ecosystem by creating an interactive food web with string 0
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Light Bulb Challenge
Patrons learn about energy efficiency by comparing incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs 0
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High Tech Fashion
Patrons learn about circuits while engaging in fashion design by using conductive thread to make wearable designs that light up! 0
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Keep Out!
Ever wonder about how to keep a pesky sibling out of your room? This activity teaches patrons about electric circuits by creating simple alarm systems on your doormat! 0
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Robot Body Language
Patrons experiment with different ways to convey emotion when their face is hidden, such as using body language or gesturing, and learn about how these techniques are used in computer science when building robots to seem more humanlike 0
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Finding Your Balance
Patrons design an investigation to learn about how our bodies use internal and external cues to balance 0
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Heart to Heart
Patrons investigate how different exercises affects how hard our hearts work and learn about keeping a healthy heart. They also get to make their own stethoscope to take home! 0
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Multitasking Mania
How good are you at multitasking? Scientists disagree over whether or not our brain is effective at doing many tasks at once. This activity tests your brain's ability to do more than one thing at a time 0
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House Warming
In this design challenge, patrons experiment with passive solar heat and create models of houses that can stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer 0
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