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Earth's Ever-Changing Surface
Patrons explore an interactive map of geological features in North America to learn about how geoscience phenomena has shaped, and continues to shape, Earth's surface 0
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Seasons on Earth
Patrons learn about the seasons, changes in climate, and the role of the Earth's tilted axis by studying satellite data and measuring shadows 0
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Investigate the Plastic Problem: Engineering for Good
Patrons learn about how we use plastics and their impacts on the environment and create an inforgraphic to demonstrate their learning 0
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Here's Lookin' at You, Kids!
Patrons compare and contrast cameras and the human eye and learn about how technological advances have impacted the way people live 0
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Bot or Not?
Patrons examine how the invention of "bots" on social media websites can influence public opinion, and then invent their own bot to spread awareness about an issue that is important to them 0
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Design Challenge: Building a Tower
Patrons learn about the process of extracting gold ore from the Earth and participate in a hands-on activity where they build a simple tower using disposable cups 0
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Investigation: Heat Transfer
Patrons investigate the transfer of heat by designing and conducting an experiment 0
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Design and Build a Tangle-Free Headphone Holder
In this activity, patrons are challenged to design, build, and test a device that will store headphones without the wires getting tangled 0
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SciGirls: Crank It Up
Patrons experiment with simple machines by designing and creating their own moving structure 0
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SciGirls: Deep Sea Diver
Patrons explore buoyancy by designing and building a model deep sea diver 0
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SciGirls: Grab and Go
Patrons design and build a mechanical arm to give a small item a lift 0
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Balloon Joust
In this hands-on STEM activity, patrons design a balloon duel and investigate thrust. Using balloons, string, straws, tape, and wooden skewers, students manipulate their resources in ways to determine what would make their balloon triumphant in a joust. Safety goggles are essential for this activity. 0
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