Biotechnology

What is science? In this activity, youth learn about the different ways of studying the world around us. They will use the scientific method to design and test an alka seltzer rocket.

Students make a DNA bracelet following the base-pair rule.

Participants learn about the structure and function of DNA through gel electrophoresis.

Students participate in a series of exciting virtual quizzes.

Students take their fingerprints and identify the patterns.

Online instructions for building inexpensive microscope stands that can be used with smartphones to take pictures of magnified objects.

Students go through a pipeline of some of the tasks needed to be done for a patient to get their genome sequenced from point A, all the way to point B where the patient will receive their personalized treatment.

A virtual interview with a scientist where volunteers lead an interactive session about themselves, their interest in science, their career path, etc.

Create a bracelet with beads that react to UV light.

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

Students are introduced to DNA, base pairs and genes and learn the anatomy of DNA by building a DNA beaded bracelet and extracting DNA from bananas.

Learn media literacy skills including the recognition of "fake news", critically analyze sources of information, and understand the impact of science communication on our lives