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Subject: Ecology

A science activity to discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood
Backyard Bug Bonanza

Get outside and discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood.

Science Activity to investigate microorganisms
Bacteriopolis

Make a home for a colorful community of microorganisms.

Science activity that uses a spectroscope to explore white light through leaf material
Leaf Filter

Even plants have their favorite colors.

Science activity that demonstrates photosynthesis
Photosynthetic Floatation

Show that gas is produced during photosynthesis.

Science acitivity that explores decomposition with worms
Productive Poop

Turn your kitchen trash into garden treasure.

Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo
See Inside a Seed

Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.

Science activity to observe the process of plant development
Seed Germinator

Watch the life of a plant embryo unfold.

Science activity to make a mini indoor compost pile
Tiny Hot Pile

Microbial decomposers heat things up.

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