Educational Classroom Kits and Activities

In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of mechanical engineers advising an international council on the development of air-propelled rovers and reducing collisions during off-planet exploration.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students are part of the fictional town of Crystal, which has a local creek that has become so polluted, it is poisoning those who swim or eat local fish. Students attempt to solve the burning question: who is responsible for polluting the creek?

The NYS investigations kits have been tested by local NYS teachers to make sure they work in the classroom.

The NYS investigations kits have been tested by local NYS teachers to make sure they work in the classroom.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of laboratory interns learning how to conduct chemical testing on foods to determine macronutrient composition.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students enter the role of an R&D intern at a sustainable clothing company, to research fabrics for a new, sustainable clothing line.

Simple Experiment with Easy-to-See Results

Students learn about the study the effects and efficacy of six commercial antibiotics on bacteria.

Students will gain microtechnique and staining experience by creating their own microscope slides of onion root tips that have been specially grown, cut, and fixed at maximum mitotic activity.

This kit is a dramatic test of a novel reporter gene.

Explore basic elements of forensic science.

Investigate Water Pollution in the Same Way That States Do

Simplified techniques introduce molecular biology.

Simple, Effective Investigation Uses Living Specimens

Identify a protein defect using agarose electrophoresis.

Includes a known blood standard to monitor results.