Grade Level: 9-12
Computational thinking
In this activity, students will use computational thinking to write a code sequence for a drone to survey an arctic map. This activity is based on the work done by Northrop Grumman in Operation Polar Eye.
Grade Level: 9-12
Genetic modification, plasmids, E. coli
Students will learn about plasmids and how they can be used to introduce new genetic material to bacteria. The investigation follows the transformation of bacteria with the pGLO plasmid.
Grade Level: High School
Immune System, antigen, antibody
In this activity, students will learn about antibodies and antigens as they pertain to the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Students will use an ELISA to diagnose a patient with malaria.
Grade Level: 9-12
Newton’s Laws, concussions
Students learn about momentum and impact forces. The activity challenges students to understand what happens inside the skull during a concussion event and to investigate how materials can reduce impact forces.
Grade Level: 9-12
Acid base titration, pH
Students explore pH and pH indicators with at-home materials. In this activity, students learn how titration is used in the production of biodiesel fuel and are challenged to conduct their own titration to determine the concentration of acetic acid in vinegar.
