"Ward's Science"

A colorful way to test the pH of various solutions!

In this inquiry-based learning case, students research common transmissible diseases, community spread, route of transmission, and original source, as well as the benefits of vaccination.

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.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students wake up to a disaster in the kitchen, and the cat seems to have ingested an unknown white powder. Is it construction material from the ongoing kitchen renovation, or a benign kitchen ingredient?

In this inquiry-based learning case, students act as research assistants studying predator-prey population dynamics around the world, gaining an understanding of matter and energy transfers in ecosystems in the process.

In this inquiry-based learning case, students will design a coating for pills to lessen stomach pains associated with uncoated pains.

An excellent specimen used to demonstrate the insect body structure.

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 an R&D intern at an agricultural biotech company, to investigate a new crop plant virus and propose a mitigating solution.

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?

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.

Who contaminated the Pine Lake?

Lactose intolerance is common, but is actually a recessive genetic trait! Humans and other mammals are only meant to drink milk as infants and as they grow, they lose the ability to digest lactose. As populations began to develop, the domestication of cows and drinking milk into adulthood became more common, leading to a tolerance for lactose. Learn about variation, inheritance, and the role of DNA and proteins in expression of traits in this three-part laboratory activity.

An effective stain for visualizing cell nuceli and as a counterstain in Gram staining.