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Tiny Particles, Big Trouble!
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In this activity, learners discover why some nanoscale science and technology is done in the controlled environment of a clean room, what clean rooms are like, and how scientists help keep the clean r
Plugged in to CO2
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In this activity, learners investigate various appliances and electronics, discovering how much energy each uses and how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is released to produce that energy.
Morphing Butterfly
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In this activity, learners explore how nanosized structures can create brilliant color.
Transformation of E. coli Using Green Fluorescent Protein
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners transform a strain of E. coli using green fluorescent protein from a bioluminescent jellies.
Plant Tissue Culture: Classroom Activities in Plant Biotechnology
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners use the tissue culture process to rapidly produce clones (genetic copies) of a particular plant (cauliflower, rose cuttings, African violet le
Gel Electrophoresis
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In this activity, learners simulate the process of DNA fingerprinting by using electricity to separate colored dyes.
Does Sunscreen Protect My DNA?
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In this laboratory experiment, learners explore how effectively different sunscreens protect yeast cells from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
Planting with Precision
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In this activity, learners explore how engineers work to solve the challenges of a society, such as efficient planting and harvesting.
DNA Nanotechnology
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In this activity, learners explore deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nanoscale structure that occurs in nature.
Forensic Science: Hair Sample Investigation
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This activity (on page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Forensics) is a full inquiry investigation into how hairs from a crime scene are matched to suspects.
Clap Sensor: Build a Sound Sensor Using a Pico Cricket
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This activity requires a Pico Cricket (tiny computer). Learners work on designing and building a sound sensor out of household materials, like plastic wrap and cardboard.
Shake and Make: Charge Recognition
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In this activity (page 10), learners explore how molecules self-assemble according to forces of attraction and repulsion.
Colorful Electrophoresis
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In this activity, learners follow step-by-step instructions to build a gel electrophoresis chamber using inexpensive materials from local hardware and electronic stores.
Disease Detectives
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In this activity, learners examine antibodies and antibody recognition using a model.
Nano Latch-n-Catch
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In this activity, learners design a therapeutic agent to image and/or cure various diseases in the respiratory system.
Heart of the Matter
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In this activity, learners explore the concept of valve operation and how engineers have adapted valves for use in mechanical heart valve design.
Oil Spill Solutions
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In this activity, learners explore how environmental engineers might approach solving the problem of an oil spill.
Bike Wheel Zoetrope
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In this activity (posted on April 18, 2011), learners follow the steps to construct a zoetrope, a device that produces an illusion of action from a rapid succession of static pictures, using a 16" bik
Urine the Know
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In this activity on page 5 of the PDF, learners compare water with artificial urine to see how urinalysis works. Learners use urinalysis test strips to test for glucose and protein in the fake urine.
Home Molecular Genetics
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In this activity, learners extract DNA from their own cheek cells, then create a rudimentary DNA profile similar to those seen on crime scene dramas.