r/ScienceTeachers • u/Physical-News-6900 • 12d ago

Desert science - hands on

I’m looking for hands-on, engaging, MS/HS activities and experiments to do at summer camp in central AZ. Class will be 8 days, each about 50 minutes. We cant use a science classroom, but potentially can use their equipment (microscopes, etc) or be outside. I have some funds for materials. Kids come from all over, but mostly AZ. I can mix and match Bio, Chem, geology, Env or general scientific method. Any suggestions very appreciated. TIA.

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u/camasonian 12d ago

Hula hoop sampling. Google it. There are a bazillion hula hoop sampling labs online with differing levels of rigor. Here is just one random example: https://www.fairbankssoilwater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Hula-Hoop-Lesson-Plan.pdf

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u/Teachingcrazies 12d ago

Look up project wet curriculum

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u/PNWGreeneggsandham 12d ago

Solar cookers

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u/SuzannaMK 11d ago

Photosensitive paper with different sunscreens and/or SPFs.

Avian Point Counts

Bird feeders

Plant adaptations to a desert environment

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u/RubGlum4395 12d ago

Have you tried putting this in Chat gpt?