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Re: Cheap and easy activities for large groups
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Lisa Chappa <[log in to unmask]>
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We have used paper copters - just paper and paper clips inspired by the Cyber chase bunny copters.  Put out markers or crayons so that the kids can color them if they like.

Also marble runs.  You bring peg boards, marbles, and kids use pipe insulation cut open, paper, recycled soda bottles, cardboard tubes, etc and LOTS of tape to make marbles travel from the top of the peg board back and forth to the bottom (maybe challenge them to take the most time possible).  Kids come and go building on the previous person's work.

Sound sandwiches from the Exploratorium: http://www.exploratorium.edu/afterschool/activities/docs/soundsandwich.pdf  are popular too.




----- Original Message ----
From: Lisa Regalla <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Fri, June 18, 2010 11:14:40 AM
Subject: Cheap and easy activities for large groups

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Does anyone have any good ideas for really cheap, quick and easy STEM activities for festivals that serve several hundred kids and their families (of all ages)?
Thanks!

Lisa Regalla, PhD
Manager of Science Content & Outreach
SciGirls / DragonflyTV
Twin Cities Public Television
651-229-1455


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