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Marathon Challenge
Participants learn about active vs resting heart rate, and get an introduction to creating graphs from their own unique data. A perfect mix of physical activity and STEM content. 0
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Wanted: Butch and Sundance
Patrons learn what it’s REALLY like to be a forensic anthropologist, while investigating the skeletal system. 0
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Plague Fighters!
1 Review(s)Children trace the spread of disease through a paper tracking system, and learn how viruses spread. 888
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Track the Flu!
Similar to the “Plague Fighters!” activity (but for an older audience), this activity has patrons trace the spread of the 1918 flu, and work on their graphing and data skills at the same time. 0
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The Making of a Doctor
Patrons review the Hippocratic Oath, and decide if it still stands up in modern times. 0
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Brain Trauma
In this timely activity, students explore the forces required to suffer permanent brain damage from everyday activities (egg substituted for real skull, of course). 0
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Brush Away Alphabet Germs
Toddlers and Early Elementary students learn about the right amount of time to brush their teeth, while practicing proper techniques (complete with an adorable song). 0
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Brain Tag
This collection of outdoor activities can be done individually or as a longer activity. Kids pretend to be neurotransmitters in various games of tag, and learn about the functions of the brain. 0
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Dancing Spinner
1 Review(s)This easy activity is perfect for a story time break! Spin the spinner and have kids dance according to where it lands. 1152
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We Have the Moves!
1 Review(s)This multi-piece curriculum from Sesame Street will show you how to incorporate movement into daily activities at the library, for all ages! 1019
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UV Kid
2 Review(s)In this activity, children use common craft materials and ultraviolet (UV)-sensitive beads to construct a person (or dog or imaginary creature). 8798
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Low-Tech Water Filter for High-Impact Clean
Participants consider the water features they might enjoy at a community park — a pond, brook, water playground (or “sprayground”), or pool, — and what happens to thewater over time. 0
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How-to Video Implementation Guide Provides extensive background information, facilitation outline, materials shopping list, extended supporting media suggestions, correlations to national standards, and more. Teacher's Guide Provides classroom connections, key concepts, connections to science standards, and additional resources.