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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...
Universe of Stories There are 87 items.
These activities are curated around CSLP’s 2019 Universe of Stories reading challenge. The collection celebrates space exploration, coinciding with the reading challenge.
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Kinesthetic Astronomy
Modern everyday association with time involves watches, clocks, and calendars instead of the astronomical motions that were the original bases for time keeping. 0
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Find Micrometeorites
Patrons learn about micrometeorites and search for them in debris using magnets. 0
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Build a Space Colony
2 Review(s)Participants design technology to provide air to breathe, plentiful food, shielding from ultraviolet light, power, and more for space explorers. 9130
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Recipe for a Comet
2 Review(s)Create a “comet” using dry ice and household ingredients and use (optional) tools to observe how it models the features of a real comet. 3442
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Planet Party
Visitors view planets, the Moon, and stars in the sky with the naked eye and binoculars or telescopes. Planning resources and tips for partnering with a local astronomical society are provided. 0
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Mars Match Game
Patrons view images of Earth and Mars to compare features, just like a scientist (planetary geologist) would. After matching pairs of Earth features with Mars analogues, they discuss why they matched the pairs together. 0
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Playdough Planets
1 Review(s)Patrons create rocky planets out of play dough, and then learn about distances in our Solar System by placing them the correct distance apart. 1963
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Improv with the Stars!
After learning about four stellar classifications and the characteristics of stars, groups of patrons act out an improvisation of a personification of the four stars while the audience has to guess which star type is which. 0
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Blind Mice Go To Pluto
Students view a strange new planet in our Milky Way Galaxy to determine what it is like. 0
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Kid Moon: Splat!
Patrons model ancient lunar impacts by using water balloons. 0
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How-to Video Family Take-home Activity A take-home that can be sent with patrons that wish to do STEM activities at home. These at-home activities cover similar topic areas as the associated activity and could be handed out at the conclusion of a program or left on a circulation desk for patrons to take home. -
How Far is the Moon
Patrons learn about the relative size of the Moon compared to the Earth by using a basketball and tennis ball, and use this model to demonstrate how far the Moon is from the Earth 0
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El Poder de las Estrellas
Crea una demonstración estrellas y aprende a conocer cómo puedes evitar la contaminación lumínica. 0
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