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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...
Our Blue Planet Earth There are 23 items.
Explore Earth science in this specially curated activity collection.
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Polar Bears Go With the Floes
1 Review(s)In this "high-stakes" board game, everyone wins or everyone loses! 1279
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Building for Hurricanes
1 Review(s)Participants are given simple materials and design requirements, and must plan and build a tower as tall as possible that will hold up a tennis ball while resisting the force of wind from a fan. 481
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GLOBE Observer: Clouds
Citizen scientists of all ages are invited to make environmental observations that complement NASA satellite observations and help scientists studying Earth and the global environment. 0
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Cloudscape
Using common craft materials, participants construct a sky scence with trees and buildings as reference points on the ground and cloud types ordered by altitude in the sky. 0
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Investigating the Insides
Investigate the composition of unseen materials, using a variety of tools, as an analogy to how scientists discover clues about the interiors of planets using spacecraft. 0
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A Drop in the Bucket
Through a visual presentation, the students will learn the different sources of freshwater, and the relative ratios of these water sources on the earth. 0
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Catch! The World's Oceans
Children get to know each other through an icebreaker activity that introduces the importance of water on Earth. 0
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Exploring Earth: Rising Sea
This hands-on activity demonstrates ways to use topographical mapping techniques to track changes in the sea level 0
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Water Cycle Relay Race
Participants learn about the water cycle by playing a relay race vocabulary game. 0
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Make an Ocean Ecosystem Dessert
Learn to make a cool and tasty version of the ocean ecosystem at home! 0
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Ice Orbs
Participants investigate a frozen sphere, trying to learn about objects hidden inside and comparing that process to how planetary scientists at NASA investigate "icy worlds." 0
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Make a Cloud Mobile
Patrons learn about four kinds of clouds while constructing a mobile of feathery clouds that will twist and turn in a gentle breeze. It even includes rain clouds with sparkling showers! 0
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