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The document lists several laboratory activities that cover various science topics: 1) The activities include examining cell structures under a microscope, measuring cellular respiration, extracting onion DNA, testing pH levels using cabbage, and investigating factors of climate change. 2) Other activities allow students to measure enzyme activity under different conditions, study evidence of evolution through fossils and embryonic development, and compare the effect of antibiotics on different bacteria. 3) The activities provide hands-on experiences for students to explore concepts in life science, earth science, physical science, chemistry, and environmental science.

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List of Laboratory Activities

The document lists several laboratory activities that cover various science topics: 1) The activities include examining cell structures under a microscope, measuring cellular respiration, extracting onion DNA, testing pH levels using cabbage, and investigating factors of climate change. 2) Other activities allow students to measure enzyme activity under different conditions, study evidence of evolution through fossils and embryonic development, and compare the effect of antibiotics on different bacteria. 3) The activities provide hands-on experiences for students to explore concepts in life science, earth science, physical science, chemistry, and environmental science.

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List of Laboratory Activities

Cell cycle – students use our digital microscope to view and identify the stages of the cell cycle in onion and whitefish
cells
Cellular Respiration – students measure the cellular respiration of crickets, peas, and parsley using Vernier CO2 probes
Extract DNA – this experiment takes a bit of time and requires a few special supplies, but kids will truly feel like
scientists when they extract onion DNA via a test tube.
Test PH using cabbage – teach kids about acids and bases without needing PH test strips! Simply boil some red cabbage
and have students use the resulting water to test various substances – acids turn red, and bases turn green.
Climate change – there are five components to this activity – you can do any or all: CO2 levels, albedo, water vapor,
cloud cover, sunlight, intensity
Enzyme (catalase) – students measure the rate of the catalase enzymatic activity using gas pressure sensor under various
conditions (concentrations, pH, temperature)
Evidence of Evolution – students learn about evolution by studying fossils, comparing the stages of embryonic
development in mammalian, species and chick embryos, comparing blood sera of different species and comparing DNA
sequences of primates.

Life Science

 Compare the effect of antibiotics on gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. (Grow


your own cultures with agar & petri dishes. For a sample procedure and more project
ideas, see our bacteria science project guide.)
 Test the effect of ultraviolet radiation on bacteria growth.
 Experiment with plant genetics (plant hybrids, cross-breeding).
 Test factors like smoke or pollution that might affect transpiration rates for plants.
 Investigate the effects of increased oxygen or carbon dioxide concentration on plant
germination.
 Find out the differences in properties and effects of organic vs. chemical fertilizers.

Earth Science

 Explore methods of erosion prevention, test effects of different soil composition on erosion
(e.g. how does more clay compare to more sand?).
 Experiment with methods of flood management and containment.
 Investigate the effects of sunspots on weather patterns.
 Work with methods for forecasting weather.
 Test the concentration and effect of minerals and pH in soil and water samples.
(Use water test strips and a soil analyzer.)

Physical Science

 Experiment with the effect of storage temperatures on batteries.


 Develop improvements in battery chargers; try methods of using solar cells to recharge
batteries.
 Compare the bending strength and durability of different building materials.
 Build a potato-powered battery.
 Experiment with building materials that are fire-preventative.
 Design industrial uses of magnets; test the effects of magnetic and electromagnetic fields
on living organisms such as brine shrimp.

Chemistry

 Test the effects of the pH level of a solution on the corrosion of iron and copper; explore
different methods of corrosion prevention.
 Experiment with types, effectiveness, and the impact on the nutritional value of
preservatives in food.
 Compare the properties and effects of artificial sweetener vs. sugar or other natural
sweeteners. (For this and the following tests, you might consider the Chemistry of Food
kit.)
 Test the chemical properties and physiological impact of saturated, unsaturated, and trans
fats.
 Use indophenol to test the effect of different cooking methods on the depletion of vitamin
C in food.
 Investigate the role of enzymes and yeast in the fermentation or cheese-making process.
 Experiment with different methods of water filtration/purification (such as solar
distillation).
 Analyze the by-products of gasoline; compare the efficiency of various octane levels.
 Conduct an orange juice titration demonstration

Environmental Science

 Compare or develop methods of hydrogen production and storage for use in fuel cells.
 Investigate methods of improving home insulation.
 Experiment with expanded uses of solar energy.
 Test methods for cleaning up and neutralizing the effect of oil in salt water with this  oil
spill cleanup kit.
 Work with methods of processing/recycling non-biodegradable items; experiment with
decomposition aids.
 Experiment with design and function of wind turbines or water wheels.
 Test for harmful effects of pesticides; test or develop natural/organic alternatives; test the
effectiveness of common pesticides such as DEET.
 Which type and color of roofing material provides the most energy efficiency?

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