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Mathematics &
Probability Science Activity: Asked to get an estimate for
the famed mathematical constant, Pi, you might do what the
ancient Greeks did: Divide the circumference of a circle by its
diameter. Or you can estimate Pi by a less conventional
method: the random tossing of toothpicks!
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Cutting Pi:
Mathematics & Measurement Science Activity: Cutting string
diameters from a string circumference is a physical
(kinesthetic) way to divide the circumference of a circle by
its diameter. No matter what circle you use, you’ll be
able to cut three complete diameters and have a small piece of
string left over.
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Build a Bird Nest: Different types of birds lay their eggs
in different places. Some build tiny nests in bushes, some
build enormous nests in tall trees. Some lay their eggs
directly on the ground or on rocky ledges. Those that build
nests use many different types of materials. In this project
kids try to build their own bird nest using only natural
materials that you can find outside. Birds are engineers too!
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Explore
Biodiversity Using a Homemade Bug Vacuum!: Kids use
engineering skills to support the role of a wildlife
biologist. Kids create a bubble vacuum to collect and
examine the biodiversity of bugs and other small invertebrates
(such as spiders, centipedes, and roly-polies) in their
neighborhood using a homemade bug vacuum!
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M&M Survival Challenge: Test how mimicry works by using
M&M and Skittles candies as the prey. Hunt for the M&M
animals but at the same time avoid the poisonous Skittles
animals. Will the camouflaged M&M’s have a better chance of
survival? Learn about animal survival in a fun
context.
