earth science

Big Sun Small Moon activity with children explores the concept of apparent size and allows visitors to experience this phenomena using familiar objects - a tennis ball and a beach ball

Exploring the Solar System: Big Sun, Small Moon

In this activity, learners explore the concept of the apparent size by looking at models of celestial bodies at different distances.
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Group shot of learners creating their pocket solar systems

Exploring the Solar System: Pocket Solar System

In this activity, learners make a scale model of the distances between objects in our solar system.
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A group of learners observing a cloud that was made in a plastic bottle

Exploring Earth: Investigating Clouds

In this activity, learners create a cloud in a bottle and explore it with laser light.
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Family traces water line on clear piece of plastic

Exploring Earth: Rising Sea

In this activity, learners explore how to use topographical mapping techniques to track changes in sea level and have discussions about the effects of rising sea levels on the environment and coastal communities.
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Exploring Earth: Bear’s Shadow activity image of a mother and girl holding a flashlight representing the sun

Exploring Earth: Bear’s Shadow

In this activity, learners move a flashlight around an object to make and experiment with shadows, followed by reading a storybook.
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Solar Science illustration of the sun being projection onto a sheet

Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More

This booklet explains how eclipses work, how to safely view them, and what viewers can expect from a solar eclipse.
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NISE Network_Solar Eclipse slide presentation overview showing a partial eclipse of the Sun

Preparing for a Solar Eclipse Slide Presentation - Updated for 2023 & 2024

Slideshow presentation about preparing for and safely viewing a solar eclipse.
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Explore Science: Tips for leading hands-on activities

Explore Science: Tips for leading hands-on activities

Professional development guide for educators on hands-on learning.
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Activity Overview slides (with presenter notes)

Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit Activity Overview slides (with presenter notes)

Professional development orientation slides to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Explore Science: Earth and Space Toolkit activities.
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Explore Science: Earth & space logo

Explore Science: Earth & Space Logos

Promotional materials for Explore Science: Earth & Space including logos, colors, and graphics in multiple formats.
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