Grade Level: 6-8
PCR, DNA sequence, species identification
Students explore their own questions after being introduced to the shark finning industry. The investigation allows students to understand the importance of top predators in an ecosystem.
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: 6-8
Tectonic plates, earthquakes
Students explore their own questions after viewing two satellite images of New Zealand in 2010 and 2016. The investigation allows students to understand plate tectonics and its role in creating land uplift on short and long time scales.
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: 6-8
DNA, abiotic, biotic
Students explore the terms abiotic and biotic. The investigation allows students to determine if fruits are an abiotic or biotic component of our ecosystem.
