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