Middle School

DNA extractions

The booth will have hands on demonstrations/props of common chemicals found in natural and man-made items that are commonly found in the house. Our focus is on educating the general public about chemistry and demonstrating to them that chemicals are a part of daily life and not to be feared. There will be stick models, chemical structures, and props available for people to touch, smell, and view. Our job as chemists is to answer any questions the public may have.

Inspire Charter Schools is a tuition-free, personalized learning, public charter school for TK-12th grade students. Offering both flexibility and choice, families are empowered to tailor a school program that is designed around the specific need of each student. With a fully credentialed teacher, flexible learning models, and a wealth of enrichment opportunities, Inspire Charter Schools is 21st Century Learning at its best!

Swing by our booth to experience fun, interactive, and Naval-relevant STEM activities. We hope to make STEM relevant by moving away from passive learning to hands-on demonstrations of key STEM activities in cyber and robotics.

We talk about the science of making concrete, while people get to make their own concrete. We will have concrete ingredients on the tables so that kids and parents are able to make concrete.

Learn Modular Origami and make your own! Children and grownups will create their own modular origami for beginners and advanced learners. Learn about origami art, history and STEM!

Visitors to the booth can participate in a walkthrough illustrating the basics of genetics and how DNA can affect our physical beings. Following the walkthrough, visitors can enjoy three hands on activity stations. The first is a Build your own DNA station, the second is a genetic engineering station, and at the final station, a robot can be build based on the selection of dominate or recessive genes from two parent robots.

The San Diego River Park foundation will host a booth highlighting our Cool River Education Program. Displays will include live macroinvertebrates,and information for schools and youth groups to sign up for free environmental science education programs.

Get closer to science! Guests will be able to explore ocean and earth science through conversation and hands-on activities! Join Birch Aquarium to discover some of the amazing things that go on below the surface of the ocean, on the beach, and sometimes in your own backyard.

The San Diego Model Railroad Museum will present an Alternative Energy and Trains display, with our city trolley layout that runs on solar power, a pinwheel craft to demonstrate the use of wind power to move trains, and a visual display of alternative energy used for trains around the world.