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Engineering Bridges
Architects design several versions of a building, bridge, or structure before deciding on the final version. They work together with engineers to ensure that the design is buildable, that the design meets safety standards, and that it will satisfy the project requirements. 0
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Going Outdoors
Get outside! Use your senses to make observations! What do you hear, see, smell, feel? 0
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Star Stories
Use the star map to the left to create your own constellation. Then create a story for that constellation. How did it become immortalized in the stars? Finally, once the sun sets, go out and find your constellation! 0
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Bird Is the Word
Birds are fascinating animals to watch and it’s easy to learn how to identify them. Casual observers can use the same techniques to identify birds that scientists use. You can help scientists monitor bird populations and look for patterns in bird movement by counting your local birds and submitting the data. 0
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Ice Melt
Patrons experiment putting ice cubes on different surfaces and compare how quickly different materials transfer heat. 0
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Toolkit Activity
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Model
Patrons build a paper model of the James Webb Space Telescope to learn about the different components. 0
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Coding: Algorithms
Algorithms are a repeatable series of steps that, when followed, complete a task. Computers use algorithms all the time to solve problems and accomplish various tasks. The instructions are you write an algorithm to navigating the maze. There is often more than one way to accomplish a task, so there may be more than one algorithm for any given task. 0
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La Codifacación: Los algoritmos
Los algoritmos son una repetible serie de pasos que, al seguirlos, completan una tarea. Las computadoras usan los algoritmos todo el tiempo para resolver problemas y cumplir varias tareas. Las instrucciones que escribiste son un algoritmo para navegar el laberinto. A menudo hay más de una manera de cumplir una tarea, así que puede haber más de un... 0
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Thirsty Candle
Patrons use a candle, dish, water, and a drinking glass to experiment how a flame interacts with oxygen to create low and high pressure systems. 0
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Marine Debris Magnets
Patrons make a magnet about marine debris and ocean pollution to spread awareness about keeping the ocean free of trash. 0
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Waffle Gardens: Sustaining Life in the Desert
This Take & Make kit explores an effective method of agriculture in arid environments - Waffle Gardens! This technique was developed centuries ago by Indigenous Peoples of the American southwest and is still used today. Patrons create their own waffle garden and test how it withholds soil moisture compared to a non-waffle garden. 0
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Walk Through Time: Water in the Four Corners Region...
This brand new activity allows patrons to learn more about their community's history with water through a digital photo gallery! Be one of the first to try out this draft activity and leave a review to tell us how it went! 0
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