Supertasters
This activity is a good demonstration of genetic differences (about 70% of those tested should be able to taste it).
Fish in a Bowl
This activity discusses Optics/Perception and teaches about the persistence of vision.
Mr. Bear Lessons: What is Science?
This activity will introduce younger audiences to what science is.
5 Senses
The students will identify and recognize their 5 senses when completing these activities. This activity goes well with the "Feast for the Senses" lending library kit.
The Brain
This is a lecture based lesson on the brain - the basics on the brain, how drugs effect the brain, how nutrition effects the brain and the importance of looking after our brains. Following the lecture, a hands on "egg drop challenge" can be done with the students, emphasizing the importance of wearing helmets.
Sailing Kit
This is a comprehensive lesson plan on sailing - the history of sailing, parts of a sailboat, the physics of floating, wind, physics of sails, keeling and modern sails. The kit also includes an activity where students make a sailboat and hold a regatta.
Smartphone Microscope Stand
Online instructions for building inexpensive microscope stands that can be used with smartphones to take pictures of magnified objects.
Insect Predation Game
Students learn about interspecific competition and population and ecosystem dynamics through a fun and dynamic game. They are introduced to adaptations, prey and predator relationships, food chains and evolution.
Alka-Seltzer Rockets
In this activity, we will learn all about gases, pressure and the states of matter by making alka-seltzer rockets!
Create your own bones!
In this activity, we will use everyday materials to make our own bones!
Carbon Dioxide Candle - Demonstration
Put out a candle using carbon dioxide created by mixing vinegar and baking soda and learn about the states of matter and invisible gases!
Eggs-periment!
This activity will show us what vinegar does to calcium carbonate, a molecule that makes up sea shells, corals, and parts of your bones!
Create your own Electromagnet!
Learn about electricity and magnets and how they influence each other by creating your own electromagnet!
Create your own magnetic kite!
This activity will teach us about magnets and how they can overcome gravity by creating a magnetic kite!
Create Your Own Lava Lamp!
Learn about the density of liquids and the production of gases in this cool activity!