Grade School

We plan to showcase an experiment of research that reflects our work at SBP, in a creative and educational way that appeals to children of all ages. We are determining the theme now. There will be science-based giveaways and raffle prizes for adults and children, plus we may give out little lab coats as we did last year. (They were a hit!) Our volunteers, scientists. grad students and staff will be there interacting with the children and parents.

DINOSAURS

In celebration of our traveling exhibition, ULTIMATE DINOSAUR, we will explore all things dinosaur. We'll play the dinosaur brain game, bone match and more!

Levers and other mechanical engineering demos. Northrop Grumman will be paying the fees for the booth

Ms. Smarty-Plants™ from The Water Conservation Garden takes families on a fun and interactive journey to learn how to conserve our most precious resource, Water. Using a special mixture of music, magic, and fun, Ms. Smarty-Plants™ ignites the EARTH HERO in each of us. Together “We can change the world with our own two hands.”

Science Delivered's booths are always interactive. For this year we are thinking a booth with some fun air pressure tricks would be great. There would be a few demo tricks and then two activities guests can participate in. One would be blowing up a large "wind bag" in one breath, the other trying to blow a ball into the mouth of a bottle (close to impossible). But we are flexible, if for any reason there are too many booths doing air pressure we have a bunch of other options.

The Recycling Information has brochures, fliers, and signage relaying information on waste reduction techniques, such as composting and recycling. An interactive game, "Sponge Bob Basketball," is featured, teaching participants recycling rules for San Diego. Recycle-themed prizes are awarded to players, such as rulers made from boxes, and pencils made from newspaper. Information is also available on proper disposal of hazardous waste and construction and demolition debris.

We will provide a hands-on booth to engage visitors in learning about physics and chemistry through activities focused of the properties of light and lasers with members of OSA-SPIE and how bonds are formed and broken in molecules in an interactive game developed by CaSTL Center.

Pure Water San Diego is the City's phased, multi-year program that will provide one-third of San Diego's water supply locally by 2035. The booth will include educational/informational materials, giveaways and an interactive water quiz board.

SHPE will be providing various engineering projects that kids can build using Popsicle sticks, glue, tape and rubber bands so students can grasp how simple every-day items are engineered.

Similar to last year, but with new activities, booth will feature Live Well San Diego is various ways using hands-on activities for children and families of the topics of health, safety and well-being.