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DNA Extraction
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners extract DNA from fruit to investigate how it looks and feels.

Is That DNA in My Food?
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In this activity, learners extract DNA from wheat germ. Use this activity to introduce learners to DNA, biotechnology and genetic engineering.

Wheat Evolution: Sedimentation Testing
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In this activity (Page 30 of PDF), learners investigate the evolution of wheat by conducting sedimentation tests on different flours.

Making With Microbes
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In this design challenge, learners will use microbes to design and grow a custom biomaterial at home and make something creative with it.

Composting Bioreactor
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In this activity (page 19 of the PDF) learners will create a soda bottle bioreactor by exploring the science of composting, comparing variables such as reactor design, moisture content, and nutrient r

Mold Growth
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In this activity learners observe mold growth on different types of bread by measuring and recording the growth rate.

A Recipe for Air
Learners use M&Ms® (or any other multi-color, equally-sized small candy or pieces) to create a pie graph that expresses the composition of air.

An Apple as Planet Earth
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In this environmental education demonstration (page 6 of the PDF), learners will see a tangible representation of the scarcity of soil resources on earth.

Gummy Shapes
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In this activity, learners use chemistry to “self-assemble” gummy shapes. Learners discover that self-assembly is a process by which molecules and cells form themselves into functional structures.

Living Bones, Strong Bones
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In this activity about engineering, nutrition, and physical activity, learners design and build a healthy bone model of a space explorer which is strong enough to withstand increasing amounts of weigh

The Scoop on Scallops
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In this data analysis activity, learners quantify the abundance and distribution of sea scallops in and adjacent to the Mid-Atlantic closed areas.

Ripening of Fruits and Vegetables
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In this activity, learners test the rate of ripening fruit and vegetables and use a chemical to inhibit the ripening process.

Making a Battery from a Potato
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In this electrochemistry activity, young learners and adult helpers create a battery from a potato to run a clock.

Making Connections: What You Can Do To Help Stop Global Climate Change
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In this cooperative learning activity, learners visit ten stations and are challenged to think critically about various conservation questions and issues.

DNA Nanotechnology
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In this activity, learners explore deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nanoscale structure that occurs in nature.

Neural Network Signals
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In this activity, learners create an electrical circuit and investigate how some dissolved substances conduct electricity.

Make Your Own Batteries!
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This activity (on page 3 of the PDF under GPS: Body Electricity Activity) is a full inquiry investigation into conductivity.

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.

Herbal Medicines
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In this open-ended multicultural lab activity, learners investigate the effectiveness of herbal remedies.

Design a Flavor: Experiment to Make Your Own Ice Cream Flavor!
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In this delicious activity, learners get to make, taste-test and compare their own "brands" of homemade strawberry ice cream.