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American Museum of Natural History

Make a Home for Microbes

For Students 6th - 12th
Make a Winogradsky Column to discover how microbes live within the digestive tract. First, participants take a tour of the stomach. Then, gather supplies and start building using a variety of materials. Over eight to 10 weeks, learners...
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American Museum of Natural History

How Lou Got the Flu

For Students 6th - 12th
Six questions probe participants to discover the possibility of catching a virus from others—even animals. Here, the influenza virus travels from duck to person in a round-about way. The quiz concludes with helpful tips to stay healthy. 
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Volume and Amplitude | UNC-TV Science

For Students 5th - 12th
Future physicists pump up the volume while discovering the world of sound waves. Group members learn about the qualities of sound waves, the relationship between energy and sound volume, and the definition of amplitude while viewing an...
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American Museum of Natural History

Make Your Own Weather Station

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars build a weather station equipped with a wind vane, rain gauge, and barometer. Following an informative page about the weather, learners follow steps to build their pieces then turn into meteorologists to chart the weather they...
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American Museum of Natural History

Make a Terrarium

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars read a brief overview of what a terrarium is and how it creates the greenhouse effect, then click on a link to discover the materials and 10 steps they need to build their own.
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American Museum of Natural History

T. Rex Roar Mixer

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars predict the sound of a tyrannosaurus rex roar with a mixing board equipped with audio from crocodiles, chickens, loon, macaw, peccary, sea lion, and bison.
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American Museum of Natural History

Feed the Birds

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars use a large carton, string, an emery board, and bird food to create a hand-made bird feeder. After completing the craft, pupils keep a journal to track their observations.
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American Museum of Natural History

Create a Coral Reef

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars create a diorama to showcase a vibrant coral reef. Six steps walk pupils through setting up the diorama box, crafting four different types of marine life, and putting it all together. 
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American Museum of Natural History

Horse Gaits Flipbooks Walk, Trot, and Gallop!

For Students 2nd - 12th
Scholars follow seven steps to create horse-themed flipbooks. Three printable options allow them to choose from walking, trotting, or galloping scene. 
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American Museum of Natural History

What Do You Know About Horses?

For Students 6th - 12th
A 10-question online quiz tests scholars' knowledge about horses: all answers come with an informative explanation. 
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American Museum of Natural History

Super Teeth

For Students 6th - 12th
A brief comparison of human teeth versus animal teeth sets the stage for two worksheets. Scholars match a picture of a tooth-filled mouth to the animal to which it belongs and coloring pages featuring a different animal and informative...
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American Museum of Natural History

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

For Students 6th - 12th
Scholars go on a hunt to locate objects that best fit the measurements to create an eye-catching scale model of the solar system. 
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American Museum of Natural History

Keeping a Field Journal

For Students 6th - 12th
Young scientists begin a field journal by following four steps. A real-world example of an entry showcases the different parts, including location, date, drawings, and more. 
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Genome 101: Life's Instruction Manual | UNC-TV Science

For Students 5th - 12th
Crack open the mysteries inside a genome. Participants view an animated video describing the relationship between DNA, genes, proteins, chromosomes, and an organism's genome. A post-video learning exercise allows pupils to apply...
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Genes 101: Life’s Instruction Manual | UNC-TV Science

For Students 5th - 12th
Discover the common genetic ground shared by humans and chickens. Group members listen and view an animation about genes and proteins, which details their roles in building biological structures such as tissues and organs. Participants...
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What's the Matter? | UNC-TV Science

For Students 5th - 12th
Explore what makes up the universe and demystify the complex ideas of matter and the atom. Group members watch a video with explanations, animations, and examples that discuss the characteristics and importance of matter. Scholars then...