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Neural Network Signals
BioEdAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners create an electrical circuit and investigate how some dissolved substances conduct electricity. Use this activity to explain how the nervous system sends messages as...
Finding the Carbon in Sugar
BioEdAdd to list DetailsIn this activity about combustion and energy, learners observe a burning candle in a sealed jar and the burning of white sugar. The first part of the activity (candle burning) should be conducted...
Fuel for Living Things
BioEdAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners observe what happens when yeast cells are provided with a source of food (sugar). Red cabbage "juice" will serve as an indicator for the presence of carbon...
Energy For Life
NSBRIAdd to list DetailsIn this activity about the relationship between food and energy (page 1 of PDF), learners observe and quantify the growth of yeast when it is given table sugar as a food source. Learners will make...
Make Your Own Soda Pop
COSIAdd to list DetailsIn this chemistry activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners will identify the instances of physical change, chemical change, and solutions while making homemade soda pop. They will watch as yeast in...
Digestion
BioEdAdd to list DetailsIn this food science activity, learners explore digestion and proteins by observing the action of meat tenderizer on luncheon meat. This lesson guide includes background information about digestion...
Sticky Situation
Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryAdd to list DetailsIn this activity, learners separate the protein from milk and and use it to make their own glue. They will explore why there are so many different kinds of glue, and what uses different glues would...