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Earth Science activities for all ages and knowledge levels.0
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Cupcake Core Sampling
Patrons learn how geologists study the composition of Earth's interior by modeling core sampling techniques with cupcakes! 0
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Dating Popcorn
Patrons simulate the geological process of dating the age of rocks by observing microwave popcorn. 0
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Disaster Supplies Kit
Patrons gather supplies they would need to survive after a natural disaster hits, and assemble them into kits 0
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Earth's Magnetic Field
Patrons learn about Earth's magnetic field and the animals that use magnetic homing (detecting patterns in Earth's magnetic field to find their way over long distances) by creating a "turtle" and a magnetic map of its habitat. 0
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Flood!
Patrons learn about how different types of soil have different capacities for retaining water, and some can result in flooding problems, by testing three different soil samples (sand, potting soil, and clay) 0
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Fossil Formation
Patrons discover how fossils are formed by creating their own fossils out of bread and gummy candy fish 0
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Freddy the Fish
In this role playing activity, patrons learn about river habitats and the effects of pollution on river animals 0
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Glacier Slide
This activity demonstrates how glacial movement carves the landscape and leaves behind evidence such as moraines, erratics, and U-shaped valleys 0
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Global Change: Where Land, Air and Water Meet
Patrons use water and food coloring to create a solution to learn about the dissolved chemicals and mixture of gases in Earth's atmosphere 0
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Citizen Science: SciStarter Projects
Citizen science enables people from all walks of life to advance scientific research! Find projects that match your community's interest, collect data from your local area, and engage in citizen science using SciStarter resources! 0
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GLOBE Observer: Mosquito Habitats
This citizen science toolkit of resources and activities will support your library in mapping and collecting data about mosquito habitats in your area. 0
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GLOBE Observer: Land Cover
This citizen science toolkit provides resources and activities for collecting data and learning about how different types of land cover could increase a community's risk of natural disasters, such as flooding. 0
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