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Learn  what makes the best paper airplane and why.

​Materials:
  • Paper
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Paper Clips (optional)

Resources:
How to Make 5 EASY Paper Airplanes
​Soaring Science: Test Paper Planes
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Let's get creative and build a penny bank with materials from around the house!

​Materials:
  • Tissue Box
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Construction Paper
  • Markers
  • Any other craft supplies

Resources:
Tissue Box Piggy Bank
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Gather your Lego figurines - We're making stop action videos!

​Materials:
  • Computer
  • Phone or iPad or Digital Camera

Resources:
Stop Motion for Beginners
​How to Make Stop-Motion
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Test your geometry skills by creating some fun animals paper and your creativity.

​Materials:
  • Paper
  • Scissors

Resources:
Origami Frog Step-by Step Instructions
Origami Frog - NKY Makerspace
Easy Origami for Kids - Hummingbird
​Easy Origami Turtle
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Create a raft with items in your recycling bin!

​Materials:
  • Water Bottle
  • Tape or Glue
  • Cardboard or Wooden Craft Sticks
  • Paper

Resources:
PBS Guide
How to Make a Boat from Bottle
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Strengthen your understanding of math by playing a fun game!
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​Materials:
  • Yahtzee Game
  • Computer (if Yahtzee game is not available)

Resources:
Yahtzee Rule Guide
​Yahtzee - Play Online
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Learn how to make your own marble maze out of materials around your house.
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​Materials:
  • Household Items (examples: toilet paper tubes, paper, egg cartons, etc.)
  • Tape or Glue
  • Scissors

Resources:
10+ Awesome Homemade Marble Runs
How to Make a Homemade Marble Run
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Learn how to identify trees around your house based off of their leaves and bark.

​Materials:
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Paper

Resources:
Tree Identification
Guess That Tree
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Craft your own rocket out of straws, paper and play dough.
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​Materials:
  • Straw
  • Play Dough
  • Tape
  • Paper or Index Card

Resources:
NASA's Guide to Making Straw Rockets
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HowCast's Video for Straw Rockets
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Be an architect and see how tall you can build a tower!
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​Materials:
  • Household Items (be creative)

Resources:
STEM Tower Challenge Ideas
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Create a birds’ eye view of your house with this project!
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​Materials:
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Eraser
  • Measuring Tape or Any Measuring Tool

Resources:
General Architecture Ideas
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Share your knowledge by making a how-to video!
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​Materials:
  • Phone, Tablet or Any Recording Device

Resources:
The Ultimate Guide to Instructional Videos
How-To Make a How-To Video
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Hone your building skills by building a house of cards!
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​Materials:
  • Deck of Cards

Resources:
Examples of Cardhouses
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Use those empty bottles to create a fun gravity project!
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​Materials:
  • Bottles
  • Glue or Tape
  • Sand

Resources:
Simple Hourglass
How to Make an Hourglass Using Plastic Bottles
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Look closely into the world of a bug!
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​Materials:
  • Magnifying Glass
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Morph your surroundings using a green screen!
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​Materials:
  • Phone, Tablet or Any Recording Device
  • Green Backdrop or DoInk App Allows Any Solid Background

Resources:
Green Screen Technology - What is it?
How to Green Screens on the Cheap
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Have fun making and playing with your own toy!
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​Materials:
  • Household Materials
  • Your Imagination
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See how far your paper airplane flies using a measuring tape!
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​Materials:
  • Paper
  • Measuring Tape or Yard Stick

Resources:
What Makes Paper Airplanes Fly?
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See how these two immiscible liquids react with this simple project!
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​Materials:
  • Water
  • Oil
  • Food Coloring
  • Bottle with Lid

Resources:
How to Make a Lava Lamp
Making a Lava Lamp at Home
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Strengthen your number skills with this fun card game!
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​Materials:
  • Deck of Cards with Numbers
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Experiment with chain reactions!
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​Materials:
  • Household items (Examples: Dominos, Toilet Paper Tubes, Books, Rulers, Spoons and More)

Resources:
Exploratorium Guide - Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction Video
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Help to plan your next family vacation, or the vacation you would like to have! Map it out and record the mileage and path you will need to take!​

​Materials:
  • Atlas
  • Pen or pencil

Resources:
Recommendations when using an atlas
​What is an atlas?
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Make symmetrical aliens using the curves and lines of your name. Decorate your alien and write a narrative story to give personality to your character!

​Materials:
  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Coloring utensils

Resources:
Guide to Alien Name Art
Name Alien

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Find a safe place away from extra lights from your house or the city. The darker the place, the easier it is to see the stars!

​Materials:
No materials needed.

Resources:
​Planets for Kids Guide
Constellation Crash Course
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Use the Engineering Design Process and make a floating boat. Don't forget to test your product and reflect on it before iterating!

​Materials:
Anything from around the house that will float.

Resources:
Boat Examples
Simple Ways to Make Boats 


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Leaf art can take a variety of forms. Try leaf tracing, creating leaf characters, and anything else you can think of!

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Materials:
  • Paper
  • Leaves
  • Coloring utensils

Resources:
Leaf Art Examples
Parrot from Leaves 
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Discover the parts of a bike and learn how to make repairs. Don't forget to ask an adult to help!

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Materials:
  • Bicycle
  • Tools

Resources:
Parts of Bicycle
Repairs to Avoid
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    • 1st Grade - Stars in the Sky
    • 2nd Grade - Pollen Painting
    • 3rd Grade - Magnet Racing
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