A Different Way of Measuring
Graphing is an important tool used by scientists to interpret data. Students can practice their graphing skills while playing this game.
Stem Discipline:
Mathematics, Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 6-8
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A Different Way of Measuring
In this experiment, students measure the area of a dime using methods similar to those used by scientists to measure the size of atoms.
Stem Discipline:
Mathematics
Grade Level:
Grades 6-8
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2017 Total Solar Eclipse
Photos and video taken on Frostbite Theater's expedition to view the total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017! As a side experiment, listen to the birds while you watch the video. When to they stop chirping? When do they start again?
Stem Discipline:
Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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Adult Monarch Butterfly Emerges from its Chrysalis
After nine days of behind the scenes changes, the adult monarch butterfly is ready to meet the world! Is it a boy or a girl? We'll show you how to tell the difference!
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10
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Monarch Caterpillar Changes to a Chrysalis
The annual monarch migration is underway! Should you happen to spot a monarch caterpillar impersonating the letter 'J', watch it carefully. It might change from a caterpillar (the larva) to a chrysalis (the pupa) before your very eyes!
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10
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Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly
Follow the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly from egg to adult!
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10
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Squealing Dry Ice
What happens when a warm piece of metal comes into contact with a block of dry ice? If you do decide to try this experiment yourself, please download and read the Material Safety Data Sheet for dry ice. If you don't understand how to handle dry ice safely, do not do this experiment.
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10
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Lights on Pipes! An Experiment with Light and Heat
Three pipes with three different surfaces are blasted with light. Which pipe will heat up the most? Download a worksheet and conduct the experiment with us!
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10
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Let's Measure the Diameter of the Sun!
You can measure the diameter of the sun from your own backyard! You'll just need a few simple tools and a little clever math. A really long tape measure is NOT required! As always, NEVER look directly at the sun!!!
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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Light is a Particle!
Do you have a laser? Do you have a roll of duct tape that's a really, really bright pink? If so, you can explore the exciting world of quantum physics by demonstrating the particle nature of light!
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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Measure the Width of a Hair - With a Laser!
Exactly how small is a hair's breadth? Measure it for yourself with nothing more than a laser pointer and a tape measure!
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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Measure the Speed of Light - With Chocolate
'C' is for chocolate! 'c' is also the symbol used for the speed of light. Defined as being 299,792,458 meters per second in vacuum, you can take a crack at measuring the ultimate speed using your microwave, a ruler and a bar of chocolate! Yum!
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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