High School

Demonstrations on static electricity, optics and lenses, magnetism (jumping metal rings), and momentum. Also using liquid nitrogen to freeze superconductors so that they will levitate over magnets and other instructive demos (maybe make ice cream). Using dry ice and water to form comets. The demos with liquid nitrogen and dry ice will only be made by the exhibitors.

Ever wonder what’s happening inside your body when you are sick?! Our bodies have the phenomenal ability to recognize hundreds of living entities that cause disease, known as pathogens, to attack them, and to keep us healthy. At our all-ages friendly booth, UCSD Biology scientists will explain parts of the immune system that are responsible for keeping us healthy and answer any questions you may have. Come learn how this amazing network recognizes and defends your body against foreign invaders!

As part of our commitment to education, the National Marine Mammal Foundation participates in outreach efforts at local San Diego schools and public events. By educating children and the community about our exciting marine mammal discoveries, we hope to inspire future generations. We will offer hands on STEM demonstrations involving sound, effects of water pollution, and echolocation. We also have fun interactive games where participants can learn about marine mammal biology and win prizes.

Fluid Motion- hydraulic piston bridge Biology- cells

Teaching kids how to make Concrete.

At the booth, we will have flyers regarding the different programs. We also have educational displays that help to highlight the core tenants of our program. For example, we have a “sugar demo” with popular drinks to display the sugar content in each drink. This is designed to help people increase their awareness of their food choices so they can make healthier choices. We also have a brain game where kids can learn where the main lobes are and how these lobes affect our decision making. We

There will be interactive displays explaining the waste water cycle, and the City's ocean monitoring program. For example, the "down the drain game" teaches children what not to put down "the drain", and on the marine biology side, they can operate an ocean water sampler and examine preserved specimens of marine animals. The goal is to educate people about the waste water treatment process and remind them that what they do at home affects ocean life and the natural environment.

Oobleck-use cornstarch and water to get messily familiar with non-newtonian fluids

Come on over to learn about the brain! You can make neurons (brain cells) out of colorful pipe cleaners and beads, or try your luck with a brain maze. We also tell you about our research looking at brain imaging in people to understand how the brain organizes itself and develops.

OSSC demonstrates different optical components: Fresnel lens, prisms, doublets, fibers, and others. We show effects of polarization and color mixing.