Activity Stations
See the bottom of this page for information about our High School Program!
**general age guidelines are provided next to each station name**
Biology:
- Designer Genes, Microscopes, and Mutant Moss (grades 1st - 12th)
- Zebrafish: Developing, Mutating and Regenerating (grades 1st - 12th)
- Onion Skin Cell Mitosis (grades 1st - 12th)
Biochemistry:
- Build a Protein! Protein Bracelets (grades 1st - 8th)
- Strawberry DNA extraction (grades 5th -12th)
- Let's Break it Down: Liver Enzymes (grades 5th - 12th)
Chemistry:
- Iron in Food (grades 1st - 12th)
- Let's recycle smart with PlastiSmart! and Nylon Polymer Demo (grades 1st - 12th)
- The Magic of Molecular Matchmaking (grades 1st - 12th)
- Lighting up Molecules (grades 1st - 12th)
- Molecular Photo Booth: How do Scientist Take Photos of Molecules? (grades 1st - 12th)
- How Fire Works with Fireworks! (grades 5th -12th)
Computer Science:
- Cameras, Optics & Acoustics (grades 1st - 12th)
Ecology, Evolution, Environment, and Society:
- Finding Friends and Food (grades 1st - 8th)
- Seed Sleuths & Schemers (grades 1st - 12th)
Earth Science:
- Rock.. or Meteor? (grades 1st - 8th)
- Soil Analysis (grades 1st - 12th)
Engineering:
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Microfluidics Discovery Stations (grades 5th - 8th)
Microbiology:
- Make a Microbe (grades 1st - 8th)
- Living Layers! - Winogradsky columns (grades 8th - 12th)
Psychological and Brain Science:
- Seeing with Your Mind! (grades 1st - 12th)
- Computer Vision for Social Signal Processing (grades 5th - 12th)
Physics and Astronomy:
- Physics of the World (grades 5th - 8th)
- Quantum Sensing using Diamonds (grades 8th -12th)
Special Guests:
SPARK
Dartmouth outreach organization that collaborates with local elementary and middle schools in the area to bring STEM to students, especially girls and underrepresented minorities
- Build your own Bristle Bot! (grades 1st - 8th)
SACNAS at Dartmouth
Chapter of the National SACNAS (Society for the Advancement of Chicano/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science) that works to create an inclusive and supportive culutre in Science for individuals of all backgrounds.
- How Does Food Become Energy? (grades 1st - 12th)
Additional:
Life Science Center Greenhouse Tours (11am - 3pm) (all ages)