Book Activites

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Explore Rocks and Minerals!

Try this activity to get an idea of how a fossil forms but remember NEVER pour plaster down the sink!

 

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Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself

The Kikuyu people are the largest ethnic group in Kenya. The young men wear special initiation shields prior to becoming junior warriors.

The shields are carved from wood and are often passed down within families and repainted for each...Click here to view or download this activity

Kitchen Chemistry

Make Your Own Crystals

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Myths and Legends: 25 Fascinating Projects You Can Build Yourself

The name “daruma” comes from the Buddhist word dharma. Dharma is the truth about the way things are and will always be in the universe or in nature. According to legend, a Buddhist monk sat for so many years meditating that his arms...Click here to view or download this activity

Discover The Amazon

Even if you don't have to build a shelter in the rainforest,learning how to tie some basic knots will always come in handy.
 

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Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself

Amaze your friends with this fun trick that uses Fibonacci numbers!

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Coming Soon

Tundra

PUB DATE SEPTEMBER 2010 Endangered Planet will investigate our planet’s biomes and examine the modern threats to each ecosystem. Learning about the causes and effects of acid rain in the tundra and slash-and-burn logging in the rainforest, for example, students will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnected nature of all ecosystems.

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