Educational Classroom Kits and Activities

In this inquiry-based learning case, students will research the properties of particle size, sorted and unsorted particles, and the effect on the rate of water movement as they analyze a water infiltration and drainage issue at their local school.

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 will design a coating for pills to lessen stomach pains associated with uncoated pains.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students are architects, designing a brand new school; but to design the best possible buildings, they need to study student behavior, specifically how students move through hallways.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students are on a high mountain climbing adventure and need to know what weather is in store for them, building a simple device in the process to help them predict the weather.

Using FoamBones and other materials included in this activity, students get an in-depth look at the structure and function of bone at both the macroscopic and microscopic levels.

Isolate the plasmid DNA from a bacterium that encodes for a novel type of insulin!

Learn about the different pigments in plant material and how chromatography can help to separate molecules in a mixture.

Hardware to do electricity experiments with NeuLog Sensors.

How is the water that comes out of our faucets made safe for consumption?

Learn how environmental scientists study pollution by testing air and water samples from your local area.

Produce ethanol biofuel through yeast fermentation of sugar in different environmental conditions.

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.

Perform loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) without the need for expensive equipment, even from home.

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?

Use PCR and gel electrophoresis to analyze bacteria transformed with GFP.