Learn how the Bora-Huitoto People, one of the many tribes living on the Amazon forest, make and use their drums to communicate among themselves and between villages. Create and decorate a small drum replica and learn rhythmic patterns for music and communication purposes. Take home your new drum along with a guide to rhythm-making patterns to communicate with your friends and family in a new way!
Students will employ their creativity to make wearable electronic textiles that light-up and serve a specific purpose. Students first learn how batteries generate electricity, then learn about conductors and insulators to guide them toward an understanding of open and closed circuits. They will build simple circuits in their design guides using conductive copper tape and LEDs. Finally, they will create a wearable light-up textile using copper tape and felt.
Stop by SDCCU’s booth, which will feature a fun game of finance trivia for kids with an opportunity for their parents to complete an entry form for a chance to win up to $500 in the SDCCU Cash Cube, a walk-in container where money flies through the air. Two winners will be randomly pulled from the completed entries and have the opportunity to spend 30 seconds in the SDCCU Cash Cube.
Create a keychain model of the peptide hormone, Vasopressin.
Taylormade engineers will demonstrate a golf engineering principle -- Coefficient of Restitution -- to kids of all ages using a variety of TaylorMade golf balls on different types of surfaces.
Renewable Energy Sources: Harnessing nature for solar energy, wind power, and biofuels.
Interactive experience to educate young people on storm water and what they can do to prevent pollution. City biologists and other staff will also be on hand to discuss their career paths and what they do.
Lilly and SBP institute will join booths under a partnership between the two organizations. We will create a series of hands-on, interactive or observational learning opportunities for a diverse audience, primarily (not exclusively) targeting pre-K, grad and middle school. Attendees will walk through different learning stations revolving around the concept of DNA structure and function, and effect of its modifications in biological models. Temporary tattoos, other giveaways will be available.
Math games and learning activities brought to you by your 20 San Diego area Mathnasium learning centers.
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