8th grade
Activities:
- Explore the idea of the Big Bang in simple terms
- Spot mistakes in a visualization of the Big Bang
- Search for evidence of the Big Bang in a popular science article
- Build a diagram showing how stars evolve
- Give creative names to nebulae based on their shapes
Activities:
- Watch an engaging animation introducing bacterial and archaeal cell structures, with key differences from eukaryotic cells
- Match internal components to their functions and visuals, reinforcing understanding through visual memory
- Explore real-life questions: Is your cellphone dirtier than a toilet seat? Can bacteria jump onto food in seconds
- Reflect on the scientific implications of bacterial diversity and structure using humor and imagination
Activities:
- Name common biological molecules
- Identify cell structures shared by all living organisms
- Match tissue diagrams to real-life images
- Label organs within the digestive system
- Complete missing parts of organ systems
- Analyze populations by animal traces
- Explore communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere
- Reflect on the unique properties of each organizational level
Hands-on Physics
Activities:
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Watch animations of 14 real-world experiments demonstrating physics in action
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Read the name of each physical law or principle with helpful hints
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Select which law best explains each phenomenon
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Receive instant feedback to reinforce their understanding
Caution, Microbes!
Game
Caution, Microbes! is an interactive game where students use skill and observation to explore how infectious diseases spread, what symptoms they cause, and which defenses can stop them. Each microbe appears as a “wanted criminal” with its own profile, and learners investigate by choosing protections, identifying pathogens, and testing different treatment strategies.