GPB Passport icon GPB Passport icon Passport
GPB donate icon GPB donate icon Donate
Listen Live Listen Live Watch Live Watch Live
GPB Passport icon GPB Passport icon Passport
GPB donate icon GPB donate icon Donate

Make MOLLY OF DENALI's Spotting Scope | Camp GPB

Find new ways to explore the outdoors this summer! Join host, Ashlyn Süpper, in a lesson on the history of binoculars, paired with a PBS KIDS activity in identifying the geographical regions of Georgia.

Make MOLLY OF DENALI's Spotting Scope | Camp GPB

From CAMP GPB, Camp GPB
Make MOLLY OF DENALI's Spotting Scope | Camp GPB

Molly of Denali follows the life of 10-year-old video blogger, Molly Mabray. Throughout her Alaskan adventures, she has been known to use one trusted tool- her spotting scope! Join host, Ashlyn Süpper to make your own pair of binoculars and explore the world around you.

Materials:

- Cardboard tubes

- Tape or glue

- Construction paper

- Scissors

- Hole punch

- String

- Markers or crayons

-Additional craft supplies

Science

S4E1.a

Ask questions to compare and contrast technological advances that have changed the amount and type of information on distant objects in the sky.

S4P1.c

Plan and carry out an investigation utilizing everyday materials to explore examples of when light is refracted.

S1P1.a

Use observations to construct an explanation of how light is required to make objects visible.

S3L1.a

Ask questions to differentiate between plants, animals, and habitats found within Georgia's geographic regions.

Support Materials

Toolkit

Download this pdf Download this pdf Molly of Denali Spotting Scope

CAMP GPB Videos

Camp GPB

Fill your summer days with creativity, exploration and fun! Welcome to CAMP GPB, a series for kids that blends day camp and learning into playful fun. With the help of educators from our favorite partner organizations, as well as our own GPB "camp counselors," we are leading kids in engaging, hands-on activities. 

tie dyeing

NEW! Tie Dyeing T-Shirts | Camp GPB

Egg drop challenge

NEW! Egg Drop Challenge | Camp GPB

Use the engineering design process to investigate how to create bubbles.

Investigating Bubbles | Camp GPB

Creating Rock Art | Camp GPB

Musician stretches rubber band around an open filing box to create an instrument.

Making a Harp with ASO | Camp GPB

Origami Frogs | Camp GPB

superhero drawing

Drawing a Superhero with MODA | Camp GPB

Join Chef Asata as she demonstrates how to cook different meals with eggs.

Cooking Eggs with Chef Asata | Camp GPB

The Tellus Museum shows how to make a pocket solar system!

Creating a Pocket Solar System with Tellus | Camp GPB

Sharon Collins shows viewers how they can explore and appreciate nature in their backyard.

Exploring Your Backyard | Camp GPB

Host, Ashlyn Süpper, looks through craft binoculars with excitement.

Make MOLLY OF DENALI's Spotting Scope | Camp GPB

New South Associates explains the cultural significance of basket weaving in Georgia.

The Art of Basketry with New South Associates | Camp GPB

Create unique designs using natural elements like leaves and flowers.

Leaf Smashing | Camp GPB

Sharon Collins walks along a nature trail and highlights the cool things you can observe!

Going on a Nature Walk | Camp GPB

How Much Water Is on Earth? | Camp GPB

Learn how to create a bird feeder from recycled materials.

Making a Recycled Bird Feeder | Camp GPB

Learn about color and how to create a spectroscope using simple materials.

Seeing Color Through a Spectroscope | Camp GPB

Making a Healthy Snack | Camp GPB

Sink or Float? | Camp GPB

Playing with Shadows | Camp GPB

making pottery

Build Your Own Coil Pot | Camp GPB

All About Water | Camp GPB

Exploring Emotions Through Music | Camp GPB

You may also enjoy ...

Science and Literacy | Science in Action

Communication plays a key role in every Georgia science standard. In this segment of Science in Action, we will focus on classroom strategies that integrate literacy through science lessons.

Overview/Review | Science In Action

How do we, as teachers, really know our students have grasped the topics presented in class? In this final episode of Science In Action, learn about the resources available to you for proper student work analysis when using 3D science.

Teacher discusses Crosscutting Concepts with her student

What Are Crosscutting Concepts? | Science in Action

Crosscutting concepts, or CCCs, are defined as 7 big ideas that stretch across various disciplines of science. They can be used as tools or lenses, through which students can view the world around them. Learn more about the 7 CCCs in this episode of Science in Action.