Activities
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In this activity, students will excavate a box containing several layers of sediment.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will create a simple electromagnet using a nail, a battery, and copper wire.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will observe how ice melts on wood and metal blocks, and they will draw conclusions about how heat conducts through different materials.
- 6–8
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In this activity, students will compare two forces of energy on the motion, velocity, and direction of an object.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will design a bridge or a building and observe how it performs in a simulated earthquake.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of the engineering design process by designing and observing different containers that slow down the process of heat transfer.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will use a laser pointer and flat mirrors to explore the law of reflection.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will participate in a leaf scavenger hunt and assemble a basic leaf collection.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will explore the structures within a leaf where the process of photosynthesis occurs.
- K–5
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In this activity, students use a stream table to model the processes of erosion and streambed formation.
- K–5
Funded by The Healthineers Fund of the Siemens Foundation
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In this activity, students will explore the nature of human hearing by attempting to determine the location of coins dropping at different locations in a room.
- K–5
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Students will use a life cycle audit to evaluate a product’s environmental impact on society by proposing design changes in order to reduce the negative impact it could have.
- 9–12
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In this investigation, students will design three different circuit arrangements with a switch capable of lighting a small light bulb. They will use the results of this investigation to determine the best configuration for wiring holiday lights.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will create a model of a sloped hillside using sand and simulate conditions that can cause a landslide to occur.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will gain an understanding of magnetic fields and magnetic forces.
- K–5
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In this activity, students will learn about thermal energy.
- K–5
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Students will learn the positives and negative effects stress can have on the body. They will also learn the importance of managing their stress levels and practical tips for overall balance, health and wellbeing.
- 9–12
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In this activity, students will use a topographic map of their school grounds to identify geologic features using a printed map.
- K–5