Grab and Go lessons are 45 to 90-minute educational lessons designed to integrate into your regular instruction or club activities. Each can be used as a stand-alone experience or to supplement other educational activities. Most materials for grab-and-go lessons may be found around the home.
These activities are aligned to the NC and National K-12 educational standards.
Grab and Go Activities
What’s the Matter
Youth explore different states of matter and watch them change…
Tornado in a Bottle
Youth will create a small tornado that they can interact with…
Seed Roll
Watch the effects of seed distribution as you spread seeds in…
Score!!
Youth investigate laws of force and motion while playing with…
Rainbow in a Jar
Youth investigate the density of various liquids to create a…
Pizza Garden Fun
Youth will observe the plant life cycle and then use the herb…
Nature Adventures: Stories in the Stars Astronomy
Youth will explore the vibrant ecology of Albemarle Sound, learning…
Nature Adventures: Sharks Teeth and Fossils
In this session, youth will learn where to find fossils as well…
Nature Adventures: Pine Forest Ecology
In this session, students will explore this unique pine forest…
Nature Adventures: Nature Crafts
Youth will explore this decades-old, mature beaver pond habitat,…
Nature Adventures: Coastal Ecology
Youth will explore the vibrant ecology of Albemarle Sound, learning…
Nature Adventures: Beaver Pond Explorations
Youth will explore this decades-old, mature beaver pond habitat,…
Moon Keeps Turning
Youth investigate moon phases while creating an edible version…
Monica Animation Series
Monica is a series that explores opioid misuse with a compelling…
Magic Magnets
Youth create magnetic slime and then watch it come alive while…
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Youth observe and measure rain by creating and using their own…
It’s Electric
Youth will learn about static electricity using simple materials…
Good Vibrations – The Science of Sound
Youth will create their own instruments and investigate the science…
Go Away, Germs!
Learn about the spread of germs and how washing your hands with…
Fun with Fizz
Youth will be able to observe and create a chemical change while…
Ecosystem Jungle
Youth will explore producers, consumers, and decomposers as they…
Candy Rocks, Rock Identification
Youth will create their own edible rocks while exploring geo…
Blast into Summer
Youth will create their own rocket and use the force of their…
Become a Baker!
Youth become bakers while learning about chemical changes that…
Balloon Powered Car
Youth will explore the idea of wind energy and Newton’s 3rd Law…