Grade School

- Magnet Bridge Challenge – Test your bridge building skills as you attempt to build a bridge using only your creativity and magnetic force. -And much more!!

We will showcase the research of the USD Biology Department in an interactive and fun way.

Our booth will feature our live, non-releasable raptors. These are all local birds of prey that can be found here in San Diego and will include several different species of hawks, falcons, and owls. Guest will be given the opportunities to meet these birds in a close, personal setting while learning about their importance in the San Diego ecosystem. We will teach guests about these wonderful animals natural history, biology, and importance of conservation.

Our booth, supported by the NSF Center for Chemical Innovation in Solar Fuels, is all about solar energy and renewable fuels. We will have physical demos of solar powered fuel cells and silicon solar panels that attendees can interact with and ask questions of scientists doing research on the topics. Most importantly though, our booth will be a station where kids (and adults!) can make their own dye-sensitized solar cells using blackberry juice and other common household materials. Up to 5 people can be making a cell at once and it only takes 5 min to complete.

Hands-On Activities for children. Showcase of student work in K-8. Information on STEAM Academy/STEM Program

Zovargo’s mission is to foster human-animal connections through unique encounters and interactive educational programs that inspire conservation stewardship. All our programs allow for hands-on learning about various animals, the environment, and biology of those animals. From frogs, chameleons, birds, insects, and more – we provide education and inspiration about how everyone can become conservation stewards! We’ll be bringing up to 7 different species with us on the day of the event.