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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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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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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In this short demo/activity, a balloon with baking soda in it is stretched over the mouth of a flask or bottle containing vinegar. 852
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Participants use pencilcode.net to undertake a series of simple programming exercises, including recoloring images of scenes, everday objects, and finally, a supernova and a region where stars are forming. 0
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This hands-on learning activity explores designing an experiment to categorize the opacity of different materials, extending the concept to real life and how the differing opacity of clouds can effect surface temperature. 0
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Celebrate the accomplishment's of the Huygen's probe with this classic, STEM-based activity! 3496
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Participants are introduced to a type of energy, infrared radiation, which we can’t see with our eyes but we can feel as heat. Then, they explore their outdoor environment using an infrared thermometer (also known as an IR thermometer) to measure the temperatures of concrete, asphalt, grass, and bare soil. 1730
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Patrons use balloons, fishing line, and straws to learn about thrust and aerodynamics! You don't need to be a "rocket scientist" to facilitate this activity, but your patrons will sure feel like one! 1102
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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.
Children are “rocket scientists” as they test their ideas relating to physical forces and launch simple balloon-powered straw “rockets.” 0
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Provides classroom connections, key concepts, connections to science standards, and additional resources.
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.
Patrons practice the engineering design process by creating paper rockets that can be launched from a soda straw. They then test, redesign, and do it again! 10383
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This suite of eight activities is designed to help patrons understand some of the unique twists to health issues that astronauts encounter while living in space! 0
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