Pre-K

In motion, hydraulics, bridges and more

Learn about one of the most important items found in science laboratories! Pipettes are handheld devices that allow scientists all over the world to perform precise liquid measurements. From diagnosing diseases to developing cures, these pipettes are a vital instrument for many scientists. At our Biotix booth, you will have the chance to experiment with measuring and transferring different liquids using high-quality pipettes, just like scientists do in laboratories!

Interactive models of turbines that the children will be able to participate the "running." Poster with descriptions of the company as well as the types of turbines and diagrams of how they run.

The Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Cools the Climate is a conservation education program that brings learning about climate change to life. This program is designed to empower children and adults to tackle climate change, care for the Earth, and encourage scientific discovery. With her charming style of “Edu-taimment” Ms. Smarty-Plants™ reminds everyone science is fun and saving the planet is awesome! With music, magic and fun everyone will feel like an Earth Hero fighting for climate justice.

Don't Try This at Home! is an exciting, live show that explore science that is too bold, too noisy, and too shocking to do at home! Experience science through a thrilling performance filled with interactive demonstrations.

Spinning Wheel - What should and should not go Down the Drain.

10x30; 2 tables next to each other on one side of the "flu bug" vehicle and 1 table on the other side of the car.

Our practicing bridge engineers will share their knowledge and passion for structural engineering, which draws on math, physics, design, art, materials, and construction. In addition to illustrative exhibits, we provide an engaging hands-on model bridge building activity that is designed to introduce youth of all ages to basic structural engineering concepts. Bridge model kits are used, consisting of paint-mixing sticks, binder clips, chains, S-hooks, and large bottles of water for load testing.

Magnolia Science Academy is a STEAM focused public middle school serving San Diego communities since 2005. Our booth will feature hands-on, interactive math, science and art demonstrations and activities for guests of all ages. These will include tangram puzzles, vortex canon, color marbling, slime, earthquake proof structures, etc.

Since 2009 Castle Park High students, with Dr. Pomeroy of UCSD, have learned to produce biodiesel from vegetable oil. Students use a particle counter to determine how “clean” the fuel burns and discuss how particulate impacts our global climate. Students present this field data to support the benefits of biodiesel. Our booth, as in years past, will demonstrate the step-by-step process of biodiesel synthesis, discuss the advantages of biodiesel over petroleum and outline the ease of production.