These hands-on activities for kids ages 8-10 include step-by-step instructions, discussion questions (and answers!), and explain science in everyday terms that kids can understand. Each activity comes with Leader Notes that describe how to carry it out from start to finish. Plus, there's a fun game that introduces kids to different kinds of scientists and leads them on a problem-solving adventure.
- Tips for Using FETCH! Activities with Groups
Learn easy ways to use FETCH! activities in your event, workshop, library, or afterschool program!
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- Toy Chemistry
Mix up a gooey solid that you can mold and stretch into weird shapes. This is chemistry at its craziest!
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Spanish: Toy Chemistry PDF, en Español* (315K)
- Race for Survival
You are a predator hunting for prey in this relay race. Better move fast—your survival depends on it!
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Spanish: Race for Survival PDF, en Español* (257K)
- Operation Espionage
Make invisible ink and reveal a secret message!
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Spanish: Operation Espionage PDF, en Español* (335K)
- What Gives?
Can you build a suspension bridge out of cardboard that won't collapse under the weight of a pile of books?
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Spanish: What Gives? PDF, en Español* (355K)
- Whodunit?
Uncover the identity of a mystery powder-the secret is in the science!
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Spanish: Whodunit? PDF, en Español* (477K)
- Canine House of Cards
Construct a paper building strong enough to support a jumbo dog biscuit on top.
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Spanish: Canine House of Cards PDF, en Español* (955K)
- Play the HELP WANTED! Game
Ruff has a knack for getting himself into trouble! Find out what the problem is and hire a scientist to help.
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Download Materials PDF* (1,020K)
Download Additional Game Pieces PDF* (380K)
Plus:
- FETCH! Printables
A recruitment poster, a problem-solving poster, FETCH! Club membership cards, and a Ruff Ruffman award certificate.
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