Whitworth University EDU 343 Science Methods Instructor Kim Weathers-Moe invites you to try some of the science activities her students have created for you! You’ll find activities about plants, animals and their environments, space, energy, light, water, weather and the earth.
This Booth has 13 activities! Hover over each image below to learn more and begin the activity. All Booths have a quiz at the end for a chance to earn a badge you can download and collect!
Activity 1
Cats and Their Coats
Students will compare and contrast the habitats and coat patterns of lions, tigers, and leopards. (Grades K-4)
Activity 2
Kingdoms of the Environment
In this activity we are focusing on plantae vs animalia. (3rd grade)
Activity 3
Defining Gravity
Through demonstrations and videos, students will learn that the gravitational force exerted by Earth on objects is what causes objects to fall “down”. (5th grade)
Activity 4
3...2...1...PUFF!!
Students will conduct an “indoor” rocket launch while learning the importance of stability in a rocket. (5th grade)
Activity 5
How Light Waves Travel
This activity is all about light and will allow you to experiment with how light interacts with different materials.
Activity 6
Energy Sources
Students will research an energy resource, construct a presentation with pictures and few words, and present it to the class. (6th grade)
Activity 7
Earth's Water: A Drop in your Cup
In this activity we will talk about where fresh water exists, sources that are available to us as drinking water, and ways we can conserve water. (Grades 5-8)
Activity 8
All About Erosion
In this activity, we will get our hands dirty exploring how dirt moves from one place to another, in a process that forms these grand landscapes.
Activity 9
What Shapes Our Land? Exploring Weathering and Erosion!
Learn how weathering and erosion shape our lands. You can build and shape your own landscape too! (Grades 4-5)
Activity 10
How are Mountains Formed?
This activity will explain how the Earth’s crust creates volcanoes and mountains!
Activity 11
What Do Rocks Tell Us About Earth’s History?
In this activity we will learn how we can use rock layers to help us identity index fossils.
Activity 12
Carbon Footprints
Learn what a carbon footprint is and share ways you can choose to reduce your carbon footprint. (Grades 3-8)
Activity 13
Marshmallow Molecules
You will learn about elements, molecules, compounds, and mixtures. And maybe you can eat the marshmallows, too! (7th Grade)
Booth Content
Booth Includes
- 13 Activities
- 1 Quiz