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The Brain
This is a lecture based lesson on the brain - the basics on the brain, how drugs effect the brain, how nutrition effects the brain and the importance of looking after our brains. Following the lecture, a hands on "egg drop challenge" can be done with the students, emphasizing the importance of wearing helmets.
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5 Senses
The students will identify and recognize their 5 senses when completing these activities. This activity goes well with the "Feast for the Senses" lending library kit.
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Mr. Bear Lessons: What is Science?
This activity will introduce younger audiences to what science is.
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Fish in a Bowl
This activity discusses Optics/Perception and teaches about the persistence of vision.
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Supertasters
This activity is a good demonstration of genetic differences (about 70% of those tested should be able to taste it).
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How well does your Boat Float?
Buoyancy is the upward force that the water is exerting on the object that is floating. It is what is keeping the object from sinking! In this activity, we will learn about buoyancy through creating our own boats.
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What's That Smell? Holiday Scent Guessing Game
This activity from the Feast for the Senses Lending Library kit is great for community booths. The attached discovery card is Christmas/holiday themed. Participants try to guess the smell of various bottles.
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Monster Mash
Students will classify species of monsters using a creature dichotomous key.
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Straw Structure Activity
This activity demonstrates the importance of engineering and allows students to practice teamwork!