This is a hands-on activity that fosters decision-making skills and emphasizes scientific principles such as objectivity and replication. It is designed to show that pollutants are not always obvious and not all contaminants pose a health risk. Students will learn that some contaminants can be detected by sight, smell, or taste and that others are not detectable except with sophisticated analytical ... Full description.

This poster can assist students in understanding how everyday occurrences can affect their drinking water. It highlights risks to drinking water that come in many forms, such as municipal and industrial discharges, recreational activities or simply natural conditions and events. It provides a detailed graphic description of these risks and the barriers in place to help ensure the safety of our drinking ... Full description.

In this activity, to get an idea what the lives of Antarctic researchers are like, students will demonstrate their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of United States Antarctic Project participants. They will review a list of occupations at the station and put them in categories. In addition students will problem-solve an emergency situation specific to the operation of Palmer Station. ... Full description.

These science activities are meant to spark student curiosity and engage students in various science process skills, as well as present them with science content. They involve concepts related to static electricity, air pressure, density, energy transfer, the Bernoulli Principle, adhesion and cohesion. Full description.