Additional Activities

Which animal has the biggest heart?In this mini-lesson, students will explore the similarities and differences between various animal hearts. In the no-prep activity, Animal Heart Safari, students go on a virtual safari to learn more about the variation in animal heart size. Students also participate in a scavenger hunt, looking for objects that are similar sizes to animal hearts. Students can then use this information to create Valentine's cards.

Learn about different animals and why they have different size hearts, then go on a virtual safari and a scavenger hunt at home.

Why were traffic lights invented?Watch the video to discover the answer to "Why were traffic lights invented?" and don't forget to vote for next week's question!

After watching the Mystery Doug video, "Why were traffic lights invented," invent something new. Can you invent a new toy or a new game? Build a prototype of your new toy or write the rules to your new game. Test it out.

Maybe even play a game of "Red Light, Green Light!" with your family.

What does a scientist do?In the mini-lesson, students explore some things they do every day that scientists ALSO do: observe, ask questions, do experiments, and share their questions and learning. In the activity, Termite Tester, students virtually observe termite behavior and then do a series of virtual experiments to figure out the answers to their questions.

Learn more about what scientists do to investigate questions, then conduct your own virtual experiment.

There is a version for grades 3-5 and an another version for grades k-2.

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