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The Paper Girls Show's Junior Scientist Maker Program

The Paper Girls Show's Junior Scientist Maker Program inspires children ages 6+ to “think like a scientist” through engaging content, standards-aligned curriculum, hands-on learning activities, and scientific discovery.

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The Junior Scientist Maker Program is a five-part, standards-aligned program whereby students watch a short animation from The Paper Girls Show and participate in hands-on, inquiry-based science activities created by the Center for Inquiry Based Learning. At the end of the program, students embark in a real-world science project by using the Marine Debris Tracker application to track pollutants in their own communities.

Follow the five steps below to get started! 

STEP 1: Observation

STEP 2: Asking Questions & Solving Problems

STEP 3: Collecting Data

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