How does a cell decide to be an eye? Ever wondered how development works? Ever wondered how a cell determines what kind of cell it will be? In this video Allie explains this using the fruit fly and generation of ectopic eyes as a tool. Color By Number Materials
You’ve Got a Friend in Me: Plants and Their Microbial Partners
Microbes: Friends or Foes? Plant seeds harbor microbes on the surface of their seeds. Find out how these microbes either help or hurt plants. What Do Microbes Do For Plant Growth? Protocols Materials Checklist At Least 6 Seeds of One Type (seeds can be from fresh
Planet Temperature Calculator
Build a habitable planet This calculator takes into account variables like the planet's albedo, it's distance from the host star, and the host star's size to determine the planet's temperature. Try to make a planet where water can exist in liquid form! Trouble using this app? Try
EARTHQUAKE! Part 3
Before you Begin Make sure you understand Earthquake! Parts 1 & 2 before tackling this challenge! Introduction The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale provides scientists with a method to quantify the shaking generated by an earthquake, as experienced at any point at the
Coloring with Nanoparticles
Experimenting with Nanoparticles Now you Try!
Braille Alphabet
The Braille system is used by people who are blind to read and write. The Braille system uses a set of raised bumps or dots that can be felt with your finger. Each set of dots is a character in an alphabet. In this activity, you will create your own braille alphabet with just paper and glue. You
The Secret Language of Mice: How Does Isolation Change Communication?
Mice: model organisms Did you know that researching mice can teach us about our own bodies and behavior? Although we don’t look alike, mice and humans have a lot in common biologically. Humans and mice share how we develop, all major organ systems, and about 95% of our genes, the genetic
The Drake Equation
Are we alone? The Drake equation is a famous equation for estimating the number of intelligent civilizations in the visible Universe. Give your best guess for the different values in the app below and get your own estimate for the number of advanced civilizations our Universe