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Magnets Push, Magnets Pull (TEA)

Students learn about how magnets work and design a solveable magnet maze!

Maintaining a Balance (TEA)

Students will put on their engineering hats to assist in maintaining species populations within an ecosystem.

Metrology: The Science of Measurement

Students will learn the difference between precision and accuracy while using tools like rulers and calipers to measure items and calculate standard deviations.

Micropipette Challenge

This activity introduces students to micropipettes, a commonly-used laboratory tool.

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Mixing Things Up

Students are challenged to determine if powdered drink mixes like Gatorade combine with water to create a mixture or chemically react to create a new substance called Gatorade.

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Mystery of the Crooked Cell

Students explore genetic diseases and tracing genetics through the use of Punnett squares and gel electrophoresis.

high school student works on wires in lab

Ohm’s Law

Students will work to understand how devices like a three-speed fan or a dimmer switch adjust the flow of electricity in a circuit to have different outputs.

Parasite Predicament

Students will explore the prevalence of malaria nationwide while determining whether or not their patient has contracted the malaria parasite.

River Crossing (TEA)

In this design challenge, students will learn about the history of westward expansion in the United States and the difficulties that migrants faced while traveling.