Alpha Please Leave Home
An experiment to find the range of alpha particles and determine if the inverse square law applies.
Stem Discipline:
Physics
Grade Level:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12
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Prairie Plant Identification
Use a photographic key to identify species of prairie plants found near the Chicago area.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Create A Prairie
A "How to" guide designed for those individuals interested in restoring an area of land back to native prairie.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades 6-8, Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, Grades 12 plus
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FermiLab Flora and Fauna
Learn more about the animals and plants found in the prairie habitat near Fermilab.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Particles and Prairies
Watch short video segments featuring scientists who study the ecology near FermiLab, including bird, soil, insect and prairie research.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5
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FermiLab Prairie Plants
Observe plant characteristics and use a simple database to identify plants commonly found in prairies.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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FermiLab Insects
Observe insects and use a simple database to identify insects commonly found at FermiLab.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Frogs at FermiLab
Learn about the frogs found near Fermilab, including pictures and sounds
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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FermiLab Butterflies
Butterflies are colorful, fascinating insects, and there's a lot to learn about them! Explore the world of butterflies at Fermilab by searching for a specific butterfly or studying real butterfly data.
Stem Discipline:
Biology, Environmental Science
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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Microscopes
Students use microscopes to examine items they have brought in from home.
Stem Discipline:
Biology
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
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Mystery Math
Students learn a simple math trick that will astound their friends and family!
Stem Discipline:
Mathematics
Grade Level:
Grades 3-5
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The Shape of Things
In this experiment, students use indirect observations to predict the shape of a hidden object.
Stem Discipline:
Physics, Chemistry
Grade Level:
Grades K-2, Grades 3-5
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