Middle School

K12 Science Experiential Lever Lesson. We will have a variety of levers for students to experiment with at our table and will receive a give away item for participating. We will hand out school brochures and information.

Join EcoVivarium as they bring hidden reptiles, amphibians and bugs - out from under the rocks and out of the shadows into the light of day. Together we will travel back in time to take a look at their influence on science, art, cultures and history from Aboriginal tribes, ancient Egypt and all the way up through modern medicine and the critical role they play saving lives each and every day. It's a fascinating world they live in, come along with EcoVivarium as we Step In To Their World...(R)

Join EcoVivarium's Living Museum and experience the world of reptiles, amphibians and arthropods. Get up close and touch or hold everything from hissing cockroaches and tarantulas to desert iguanas and burmese pythons. The highly trained Animal Ambassadors of EcoVivarium are waiting for you to come by and Step In To Their World...(R) - see the impact these hidden creatures have on your very existence and how you can have an impact on their world.

Public awareness campaign to educate kids on the health benefits of proper posture while using technology, and the health risks associated with improper tech posture habits. The kids do school presentations to spread awareness. At the booth, they can provide info, sell technology stickers, bookmarks and reminder bands (nominal fee) to remind kids to STOP, STRETCH, STR8UP. The Str8up kids teach 5 easy stretches that should be done during regular breaks from tech usage, and can even be done while the kids are sitting at their desks.

Learn about the JLABS incubator for life science startups and Janssen R&D, the pharmaceutical division of Johnson & Johnson. Kids will be able to do a "Make Your Own Super Ball" experiment and take pictures in a fun photo booth with science props.

Parents and kids are welcome to stop by the SDCCU booth to play a game of SDCCU Finance Jeopardy for an opportunity to win a chance to step into the SDCCU Cash Cube. Also, learn all about SDCCU's breakthrough banking products, services and education.

Engage in development of the next generation scientist/engineers through actions and coordination with agencies and organizations involved in education, such as Biocom and Science and Engineering Festival. Demonstrate technologies supporting Department of Defense. Communicate the importance and need for STEM education and encourage STEM career path.

3 fun activities(water filtration, antibody game, slime nose dispenser)

Teams in the STEAM Maker Recycled Challenges Fashion will take the stage to present their creations as judges ask questions of the designer.

We will need to coordinate the challenge start time with the show time. Best would be a 2:00 or 3:00 on stage time.
We can also so the devices this way if you like

The STEAM Maker Recycled Fashion and Engineering Challenges. Students in graded 5-12 will compete in this head-to-head competition to build a costume or device inspired by the STAR WARS Steampunk Universe. When complete team members will answer questions from the judges as they walk the runway with their creation.