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Speculative Stories
In this flexible activity patrons imagine future uses of AI tools, and...
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Ethiquest
In this short activity patrons consider the ethical dilemmas posed by...
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Data Bites
Patrons create a paper supervised learning machine, and use it to sort...
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Jiggly Jupiter
In this hands-on STEAM activity, patrons build edible models of Jupiter and Earth to compare their sizes and layers. 0
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Edible Rocks
Analyze and discuss the content of candy bars using the same terminology geologists use to study rocks from space. 0
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Ice and Seek: What is Ice?
Patrons explore different types of ices and learn to identify them based on clues, then match the type of ice to the planet or moon on which it occurs 0
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Life on Mars? Nurturing Life
A garden can be a reminder of life’s needs and our connection to the planet we call home. Children consider the requirements of living things and compare the surface conditions on Mars to those found on Earth as they plant gardens. Gardening tips and options for indoors and outdoors are provided. 0
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A Model of Three Faults
Patrons explore different types of earthquakes by observing fault movements on a model of the Earth's surface. 0
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A Paste with a Taste
Patrons learn about different minerals we use for products and make their very own, homemade toothpaste! 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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Analyzing Hurricanes Using Web and Desktop GIS
Patrons use a database from NOAA to map hurricanes from different decades, and then build their own map using data from National Atlas to learn about how hurricanes form 0
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Awesome Fossils
In this activity, patrons investigate model "rocks" to excavate "fossils" and learn about how paleontologists study fossils to learn about ancient landscapes 0
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Birdseed Mining
Patrons learn about mining processes by excavating different types of bird seed and evaluating the assigned dollar value and environmental costs 0
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Build Your Own Weather Station
Patrons learn about how atmospheric scientists use highly specialized instruments to measure weather processes, and create their own weather station that can measure relative humidity! 0
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Chemistry of Burning
Patrons explore the chemistry of fossil fuel combustion by building carbon molecules out of foam balls and pipe cleaners 0
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