Your Body and the Brain

  • Stretching has so many benefits! It can help move joints through a full range of motion, by keeping ligaments (attach muscle to muscle) and tendons (attach muscle to bone) flexible.

    In this activity, you will learn the importance of stretching and how to do it on your own!

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  • Imagine your body is a superhero team, and each food group is a different member with a unique superpower.

    In this activity, you will learn about the different food groups.

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  • Have you ever wondered what your brain does when you sleep? Your brain doesn’t shut off when you sleep.

    In this activity, you will learn about what your brain is doing at night and make an art project with your brain waves!

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  • Animals rely on their instincts to make quick decisions that can mean the difference between safety and danger.

    In this activity, you will learn about animal instincts to FIGHT or FLIGHT!

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  • Have you ever wondered what your brain does when you sleep? Your brain doesn’t shut off when you sleep.

    In this activity, you will learn about what your brain is doing at night and make an art project with your brain waves!

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Genetics and Space

  • Our five senses are part of our somatosensory system. Senses like taste, touch, hearing, smell, and sight help keep our bodies (and animals’ bodies) aware and gives the ability to protect ourselves.

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  • Why do some bugs have wings to fly and others don’t? What in the world are antennae for?

    In this activity, you will create an insect based on its habitat!

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  • Can you think of any other animals besides bears that hibernate during the winter?

    In this activity you will learn about how animals adapt for different seasons.

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  • In this activity, you will learn about why the moon seems to change shapes and look different.

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The Heart and Blood

  • The heart is a special type of muscle called a cardiac muscle it works automatically!

    In this activity, you will learn how the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body!

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  • Have you ever noticed what kinds of activities make your heart race?

    In this activity, you will explore your heart rate using a special heart monitor!

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  • What is blood really made of?

    In this activity, you will learn about the different parts of blood!

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Grades 4-8