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Biology Volunteer Activities

Hunt the Organelle!

Students will learn the difference between animal and plant cells and obtain an understanding of the major organelles by conducting a scavenger hunt.

Biotechnology Volunteer Activities

Gel Electrophoresis of Biological Dyes

Learn how to complete a gel electophoresis and how it is used to separate different molecules in a sample!

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Blossoming Flower

Cut a paper flower, fold in petals and watch them blossom when in water.

Information Technology Volunteer Activities

Driving Towards the Future

Students will learn about the current topic of self-driving cars and use it as a platform to learn about the big ideas behind computational thinking.

Chemistry Volunteer Activities

Matter Matters - Virtual

Students will learn about the different states of matter and their properties and explore characteristics of liquids with a focus on density.

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Ocean Conservation

This workshop explores how human activities threaten the health of our oceans with a focus on ocean acidification and oil pollution.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Let's Talk Forces & Motion

Students learn about forces that act on an object, specifically the forces that cause an object to move, and build their own catapult and balancing robot.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Are You Ex-Static?

Students learn about the difference between current and static electricity, and specifically how static electricity works by conducting hands-on activities using a balloon or comb.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Space-cial: Constellations & Moon Phases

Learn about the importance of constellations and moon phases and how adaptations play a role in our survival on Earth.

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Hydration Nation - Virtual

This workshop explores water quality and the importance of healthy water systems.

Mathematics Volunteer Activities

Math Mystery : The Case of the Dual Jewel

Students solve a crime investigation by solving a series of math-based challenges.

Astronomy and Space Science Volunteer Activities

Exploration Mars - Virtual

In this workshop, students will learn about and experience the challenges of Space Exploration using un-manned space probes, with specific focus on exploring Mars.

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Let's Talk Plants

Students learn about the types of leaves, capillary action and plant growth.

Earth & Environmental Science Volunteer Activities

Food for Feathered Friends

Students obtain a fundamental understanding of food chains, food webs, dominant and keystone species by conducting an owl pellet dissection, engaging in a food chain activity and building their own bird feeder.

Physics Volunteer Activities

Playful Machines - Virtual

Students will explore and build examples of simple machines that are found on a playground.