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Ear Shape
This activity guides patrons through a scientific inquiry process where they investigate how ear shape affects hearing 0
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How Whales Hear
Patrons learn about how aquatic animals hear and how their ear structures are different than land animal ears by conducting a scientific inquiry investigation 0
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Wetland Band
Patrons listen to the calls of different species of frogs and toads and then immitate them using musical instruments 0
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Color Code
Patrons learn about the human brain by experiencing what happens to our reaction time when we are presented with multiple stimuli at the same time 0
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This Bitter Be Good
Why do some people like broccoli, while other people hate it? Patrons learn about how specific human genes determine if a person can taste bitter compounds in certain vegetables, and test to see if they have it by tasting PTC (phenylthiocarbamide). 0
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Home Sweet Home
Patrons learn about what animals need to survive, and then design and build a habitat model for their favorite animal! 0
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Workin' It Out
It is important to keep our bodies healthy by doing exercises that raise our heart rates and strengthen our muscles and bones. It's also important to find exercises we enjoy! This activity helps patrons compare physical activities that offer the highest level of difficulty and the most enjoyment. 0
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Take It In Stride
When it comes to your health, what exercise do you like to stay fit? Walking is an easy and effective way to stay healthy! In this activity, patrons measure their stride lengths and learn about how many steps they should take each day 0
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Adaptations of Cave Critters
In this activity, patrons explore their creativity while they learn about a cave environment and create an organism that lives there! 0
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What If? Animals!
Imagine a new creature, and use natural outdoor materials and clay to bring it to life! In this group activity, children flex their creative thinking and storytelling skills to create an animal and share it with others. Creating imaginary worlds can be predictive of creative potential. 0
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Plant Hunting
Go outside and investigate different types of plants using a magnifying glass, camera, notebook, and (optional) app, then see if you can classify them. 0
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Drawing Nature
Practice your artistic skills to help communicate your observations of a plant, insect, or animal. 0
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