Activities for Teens There are 73 items.
This collection is specially curated for teen (ages 13-18) patrons. It holds a mix of earth science, engineering, biology, and astronomy activities.
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Sorting Games: How Big? How Far? How Hot?
3 Review(s)This NASA@ My Library Activity Guide will help library staff facilitate these sorting activities in large or small groups, with patrons from Pre-K to adult. 29595
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Can a Toaster Make Wind?
1 Review(s)In this demo, patrons investigate the source of wind by using a toaster to heat air while they observe its effect on a small aluminum foil kite. 2081
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Earth: Artistically Balanced
Patrons depict the science behind Earth’s climate system as art, which may be created on a large scale and displayed at the library or made on a smaller scale to take home. 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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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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Living with Earthquakes
Patrons use modern principles in architectural design to build structures that can withstand the simulated forces of an earthquake 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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The Senses: Small, Touch, Hearing, and More!
Patrons explore their senses and learn about the Wind Cave in the Black Hills and how it formed 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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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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