Talk Like A Spider Using Sound And Secret Codes
Discover how spiders communicate through vibrations and dance. Then, create a cipher to “talk” like a spider using your own tap code language.
Use Clues From Rapid Evolution To Design Better Fish Gills
Discover why and how fish are evolving rapidly in remote mountain lakes. Then use what you learn for an engineering challenge.
Test Your Taste Receptors With Spicy Treats
Discover the science behind foods that make your tongue tingle. Experiment with spiced beverages that activate your mouth’s TRP receptors.
Tracking Tuna: How Do Behavior And Environment Interact?
Researchers track tuna fish across the ocean. What do they hope to learn and how can you use the same science to make your day better?
Can Your Cat Talk To You? Use Science To Find Out!
What does meow really mean? Investigate how your favorite pet communicates in this fun, family-friendly STEM activity.
Stinky And Delicious: Why Fermentation Makes Great Food
Discover the world of fermentation with a world-renowned chef as you use kitchen chemistry to transform raw veggies into delicious dishes.
Looking For Life In The Deep Ocean: An Engineering Challenge
How would you look for life in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean? Get ready to investigate and invent as you search the seas.
Investigate Biodiversity As You Design A Frog
Design a frog species of your own as you learn about the many ways frogs and toads adapt to their environment.
Hack Your Food With Water-Loving Hydrogels
Hack your food with materials science as you use water-loving hydrogels to grow vegetables from scraps and make a batch of “hot” ice cream.
Use Engineering To Design A Solar Space Probe
Get hands-on as you use the engineering design process to build a solar space probe to investigate the Sun.